Womenswear Garment Technologist - Fit & Quality

Crew Clothing Company; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Uniform allowance

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Training and career development

Supportive and rewarding culture

Job summary

Crew Clothing Company is seeking a Garment Technologist for womenswear in Kingston upon Thames. You will develop high-quality product, span design to production, and collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure fit, fabric performance and sizing to specification.

The role requires 37.5 hours per week, with 4 days in office and 1 day from home, and a strong focus on commercial deadlines and quality control across all production stages.

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of garment design and production.
• Experience with a wide range of garment types and diverse manufacturing operations.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Confident in leading fit sessions with influencing ability.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a passion for product.
• Team player, self-motivated and able to manage priorities.
• Able to communicate across different teams to achieve joined-up delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain specification sheets aligned to critical path for new design packs.
• Align with seasonal strategy and customer focus on garment tech.
• Develop standardized fits for core styles.
• Assist design at initial design and proto with fabric construction and fabric performance knowledge.
• Manage graded size specifications.
• Develop new fits and blocks; maintain library.
• Organize fit meetings with senior garment technologist and buying team.
• Manage fit meetings to critical path within time and budget.
• Provide suppliers with technical data and feedback on fits, including size chart updates.
• Collaborate with suppliers to prevent quality issues.
• Liaise with suppliers on fabric testing and care labels.
• Monitor garments through production to ensure standards.
• Ensure critical path for production and launches.
• Escalate issues affecting product or delivery dates.
• Resolve production issues quickly with commercial judgment.
• Evaluate supplier quality performance after the season.
• Perform QC inspections on goods received before store dispatch.
• Conduct store visits to spot-check bulk.
• Proactive problem solving under pressure.

Skills

Garment design knowledge

Production experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Fit session leadership

Team collaboration

Prioritisation

Positive influence

Tools

Tech Packs

Fittings

Job description

Crew Clothing Company is seeking a Garment Technologist for womenswear in Kingston upon Thames. You will develop high-quality product, span design to production, and collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure fit, fabric performance and sizing to specification.

The role requires 37.5 hours per week, with 4 days in office and 1 day from home, and a strong focus on commercial deadlines and quality control across all production stages.