Senior Garment Technologist - Product Development - London

TOAST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Staff discounts

Job summary

TOAST is seeking an experienced Senior Garment Technologist to shape our Womenswear collections, ensuring garments meet our standards of fit, quality and craft. You will lead fit sessions, manage technical development from prototype to production, and collaborate with Design, Buying and Fabric teams to deliver commercially exciting, well-made pieces.

As a senior technical expert, you will mentor junior team members, uphold compliance and testing requirements, and strive for sustainable, durable

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Garment Technologist in womenswear.
• Expert knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to independently lead fit sessions and make technical decisions.
• Strong supplier management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions independently and drive decisions to meet brand fit standards.
• Act as the technical expert for fit-related issues and provide guidance to the team.
• Manage and communicate all technical aspects from prototype through production.
• Collaborate with Design, Buying, Merchandising and Fabric teams to meet aesthetic and quality objectives.
• Ensure fittings align with seasonal deadlines and critical path.
• Review and approve size specifications, graded measurements and fit comments.
• Identify technical risks and implement solutions for on-time delivery.
• Analyze returns and customer feedback to inform improvements.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, testing requirements and company standards.
• Mentor junior team members and share best practices.

Skills

Garment construction

Fit management

Grading

Manufacturing processes

Supplier management

Problem solving

Tools

WFX PLM

Job description

At TOAST, we create simple, functional and beautiful clothing designed with durability in mind. We are looking for an experienced Senior Garment Technologist to help shape and refine our Womenswear collections, ensuring every garment reflects our commitment to quality, comfort, craftsmanship and thoughtful design.

Working closely with Design, Product Development and our supply partners, you will lead the technical development of products from concept through to production. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of each garment, ensuring it fulfils the design vision whilst delivering exceptional fit, comfort, and quality for our customers.

As a senior member of the team, you will be a trusted technical expert and an advocate for product excellence, helping to continually elevate fit standards and craftsmanship across the collection.

ROLE IN DETAIL

• Lead fit sessions independently, driving clear decisions and actions to ensure garments meet brand fit standards and customer expectations.
• Act as the go-to technical expert for fit-related issues, providing guidance and solutions to the wider team.
• Manage and communicate all technical aspects of garment development from prototype through to production.
• Collaborate with Design, Buying, Merchandising and Fabric teams to ensure products meet aesthetic, commercial and quality objectives.
• Ensure fittings are completed in line with seasonal deadlines, maintaining momentum through the critical path.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers to achieve the required fit, quality and construction standards. Review and approve size specifications, graded measurements and fit comments.
• Identify technical risks early and implement practical solutions to support on-time delivery.
• Analyse returns, customer feedback and quality performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure products comply with all relevant legislation, testing requirements and company standards.
• Support and develop junior team members, sharing technical knowledge and best practice.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of fit standards, blocks and technical processes across the department.
• Support the wider Product team in delivering a cohesive and commercially successful collection.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Significant experience within a Garment Technologist role across all womenswear categories.
• Expert knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to independently lead fit sessions and make confident technical decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Strong supplier management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and critical path management.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach to fit, quality and product performance.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across cross-functional teams and supply partners.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality product.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to challenge and influence where required.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.
• Excellent Knowledge of product compliance, testing requirements, care label requirements and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with analysing returns and customer feedback to inform fit and quality improvements.
• Keen interest in sustainability
• Knowledge of WFX or similar PLM system
• A keen interest in arts and culture.
• A genuine passion and affinity to TOAST
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.

ABOUT TOAST

Born in a Welsh barn in 1997, TOAST has grown from loungewear and nightwear to become a unique lifestyle brand, creating and curating simple, functional, beautiful clothing, home ware and editorial.

TOAST is renowned for its thoughtful, contemporary design and commitment to traditional textiles and craftsmanship. The brand aspires to be the global lifestyle brand synonymous with Social Conscience.

TOAST has studios in both London and Swansea and is one of the very few UK clothing brands with its own pattern room.

TOAST celebrates a slower more thoughtful way of life in shops throughout the UK, concept stores around the world and online at www.toa.st

The emphasis within the TOAST workplace is:

Thoughtfulness - in all we do and all we say, in our actions and our interactions

Simplicity - in our aesthetics, communications, processes and solutions

Creativity - and the encouragement of fresh thinking and the free exchange of ideas

Collaboration - both among ourselves and with other inspiring individuals, organisations and traditional craftsmen

As a strategic priority TOAST nurtures imaginative talent and change makers. As part of the TOAST team, you are a catalyst for the brand’s successes. To realise our ambitions we need you to share our interests and values, have an enthusiasm for TOAST itself as well as a deep knowledge and love of your own specialist area.

In return for your dedication, TOAST will offer a supportive and stimulating working environment with flexible working hours and generous staff discounts. You will receive a comprehensive induction, including product and brand training, that helps to plant a deep understanding of TOAST that can be carried confidently through your work and into the outside world.