Senior Garment Technologist / Product...

House of CB; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium womenswear brand is seeking a Senior Garment Technologist / Product Developer in London. This role combines technical oversight and product development responsibilities, with a focus on maintaining quality and collaboration across teams to enhance garment standards. Ideal candidates will have 4-5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of garment construction and fabric qualities.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in garment technology or product development.
• Proficient in Excel and basic Illustrator skills.
• Confident in garment construction and pattern cutting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical development of collections from design to final sample.
• Liaise with teams to ensure adherence to the critical path.
• Maintain updated technical packs post-fittings.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern cutting techniques

Fabric knowledge

Problem-solving

Proofreading

Tools

Excel

Illustrator

Job description

Job Title: Senior Garment Technologist / Product Developer, London

Client:

House of CB

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

8b583fb2d59b

Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking to expand our technical team with a new senior role that combines Product Development and Garment Technologist responsibilities.

The role will involve approximately 60% Garment Technologist and 40% Product Developer tasks, with skills from both areas complementing each other.

Position overview:

This technical role reports to the Technical Manager and works within the Product Development team, collaborating closely with other departments. You will oversee the schedule and technical development of each collection from design to final sample sealing.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with all teams to ensure adherence to the critical path.
• Work with designers to ensure collections are realistic and achievable during sketching.
• Handle fabrics, ensuring suitability for designs, considering MOQ and lead times.
• Assist in creating tech packs with informed construction details.
• Select finishes, construction techniques, hardware, and fabrics for each piece.
• Proofread tech packs to address issues early.
• Maintain an overview of each collection for smooth process flow.
• Improve garment quality standards.
• Coordinate with offshore factories using internal systems for technical queries.
• Lead fit meetings for collections.
• Work with Junior Garment Technicians to provide fit feedback via various communication methods.
• Keep technical packs updated post-fittings and reviews.
• Monitor sampling schedules and visits to offshore factories.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in Excel, basic Illustrator, adaptable to new systems.
• Confident in garment construction and pattern cutting techniques.
• Excellent fabric knowledge.
• Ability to enhance garment quality.
• Experience working under strict schedules and setting schedules for teams.
• Proofreading skills for technical packs.
• Problem-solving skills to address issues proactively.
• Ability to measure garments accurately.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience.

Who We Are:

We are a premium high-street womenswear brand committed to high-quality garments with flattering fits. If you enjoy creating high-quality garments in a technical role, we would love to hear from you.