Senior Garment Technologist, Menswear

REISS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Garment Technologist for maternity cover in London. You’ll oversee the development and fit of menswear outerwear and shirts, ensuring quality and consistency. This role demands strong technical knowledge and management skills, with travel to suppliers in Europe and Asia as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical development of woven products is essential.
• Knowledgeable in fitting of tailoring and outerwear.
• Understanding of pattern making and cutting.

Responsibilities

• Manage fitting through all stages of style development.
• Communicate technical queries and fitting details with suppliers.
• Drive seasonal block refresh amendments and manage updates across supply base.

Skills

Technical development of woven products

Fitting of tailoring

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organised with strong time management

Self-motivated

Tools

Gerber system

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Senior Garment Technologist, Menswear, London

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Client:

REISS

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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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 Outerwear category (formal outwear and casual jackets) as well as the formal shirts collection, 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 the structure and woven aspect of the collection.

This is a maternity cover for 12 months.

Who You Are

• Experience in technical development of woven products is essential
• Knowledgeable within fitting of tailoring, outerwear and casual woven is desirable
• 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
• 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