Senior Garment Technologist KSA

The Global Search Company; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium fashion brand is seeking a Senior Garment Technical Manager to lead product development and technical strategies. This role requires expertise in garment construction, strong leadership in managing fit sessions, and collaboration with design and sourcing teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in luxury fashion, a keen eye for detail, and will be required to relocate to Saudi Arabia. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand known for its craftsmanship and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Technologist or Technical Manager in premium or luxury fashion.
• Strong multi-product knowledge including woven, jersey, tailoring, and outerwear.
• Expertise in pattern cutting and grading.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical function and manage fit sessions.
• Ensure products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with design to produce technically robust garments.
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical challenges.
• Drive process improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• Support seasonal critical path management.

Skills

Garment construction understanding

Fit development

Communication skills

Supplier management

Job description

We are partnering with a renowned premium fashion brand to appoint an exceptional Senior Garment Technical Manager to lead their product development, fit, and technical strategy across multiple categories. This is a rare opportunity to join a business celebrated for its craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to quality.

THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION TO SAUDI ARABIA.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you will be the guardian of product excellence—ensuring every garment meets the highest standards of fit, construction, performance, and brand aesthetic. You will lead a team of technologists while collaborating closely with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to deliver flawless collections season after season.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading the technical function, managing fit sessions, and driving consistent block development.
• Ensuring all products meet quality, compliance, and performance standards across global markets.
• Partnering with design to translate creative concepts into technically robust, production-ready garments.
• Working with suppliers to optimise construction, solve technical challenges, and ensure right-first-time sampling.
• Driving continuous improvement across processes, documentation, garment engineering, and sustainability initiatives.
• Supporting seasonal critical path management to ensure timely development and approval.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, solutions-focused technical leader with a passion for premium product and an expert understanding of garment construction. You will thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment and bring a meticulous eye for detail.

You will have :

• Proven experience as a Senior Technologist or Technical Manager within premium or luxury fashion.
• Strong multi-product knowledge (e.g., woven, jersey, tailoring, outerwear).
• Expertise in pattern cutting, grading, and fit development.
• Excellent communication and supplier management skills.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels.