Senior Garment Technologist, Knitwear

Reiss Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Menswear Senior Garment Technologist, where you will lead the technical development of knitwear products. This role involves managing the fit of garments throughout the entire production process, ensuring quality and consistency. You will collaborate closely with designers and product developers, while also mentoring junior team members. With opportunities for travel and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about fashion and technical excellence. Don't miss the chance to contribute to exciting projects and elevate your career in the fashion industry!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Generous employee discount

Company bonus scheme

Health & Wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• Experience in technical development of knitwear is essential.
• Strong communication and time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage fitting through all stages of style development for knitwear.
• Ensure critical path is managed for fitting and production.
• Communicate technical queries with suppliers.

Skills

Technical development of knitwear products

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Tools

Gerber system

Job description

What’s the role about?

As our Menswear Senior Garment Technologist, you will report into the Menswear Technical Manager, and you will be responsible for the Knitwear category, within the Menswear division. You will manage fitting through all stages of style development from prototype to bulk production and be responsible for ensuring tech pack comments and technical details are clear. As well as monitor and elevate the quality of the product and constantly evaluate and improve the fit of the garment, ensuring a consistent fit throughout all of knitwear.

Who You Are

• Experience in technical development of knitwear products is essential
• Knowledge of Gerber system is desirable
• Understanding of pattern making and cutting
• Organised with strong time management skills
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills - both verbal and written
• Reliable and focused
• Self-motivated and team-oriented

What You’ll be doing

• Ensure critical path is managed with regards to fitting, sealing and production of garments
• Manage multiple categories deadlines
• Communicate technical queries and fitting details with suppliers
• Approve test reports and care instructions
• Drive seasonal block refresh amendments and manage the updates across supply base
• Responsible for product lifecycle from initial prototype to bulk production
• Understand and maintain grading to ensure fit consistency of styles from prototype through to bulk production sign off
• Travel to Far East and Europe 1 - 2 times per year minimum
• Manage the technical & professional development of junior members of the team within their category
• Work closely with the Designers, Product Developers, Merchandisers and Buyers

What we’ll do for you

• Provide you with a competitive salary
• Company pension
• Generous employee discount
• Company bonus scheme
• Health & Wellbeing perks
• Plus, many more

If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Senior Garment Technologist, do not miss out - apply now!