Quality Controller (d/f/m)

MIKUTA; Guimarães; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract with growth

€1,000 MIKUTA gift card per year

25% Friends & Family discount

Extended remote work opportunities

Regular team events

Probonio benefits worth €250/month

Job summary

MIKUTA is seeking a Quality Controller to safeguard garment quality from first sample to final shipment. You will partner with product and manufacturing teams to identify defects, verify corrective actions, and provide clear feedback to suppliers.

A strong QC background in apparel or textiles is essential, with fluency in English and attention to detail. You will be part of a dynamic brand with a flexible hybrid setup across Europe, including production operations in northern Portugal.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control in apparel or textile industries.
• Ability to read tech packs, measurement charts and quality specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect garments to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Evaluate pre-production, size set and shipment samples; check measurements and workmanship.
• Communicate quality requirements clearly to suppliers and follow up on corrective actions.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and identify recurring defects for preventive actions.

Skills

Quality control

Garment knowledge

Excel/Sheets

English communication

Problem solving

Education

Textile Engineering

Fashion Technology

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Join the MIKUTA team as our Quality Controller (d/f/m)! Play a crucial role in making sure every MIKUTA garment meets our standards, from first sample to final shipment, working closely with our product team and manufacturing partners. If you have a strong background in Quality Control and thrive in dynamic environments, we’d love to hear from you!

Founded in Berlin by Jacqueline Mikuta and Klemens Weiss, MIKUTA began in 2017 with a jewelry line and expanded into women's ready-to-wear in 2019. Today, MIKUTA is an independent fashion brand known for effortless design, premium feel, and a distinct point of view.

Our Team is spread across Europe, with a Studio Office in Berlin and a production Office in northern Portugal.

About The Job

Key Responsibilities

Product quality & inspections

• Inspect garments to make sure they meet approved specifications and quality standards
• Identify defects in fabrics, trims, construction, measurements and finishing
• Monitor quality throughout production and verify that corrective actions are carried out

Sample evaluation & approval

• Evaluate pre-production, size set and shipment samples
• Check garment measurements, construction details and workmanship
• Give clear technical feedback and flag potential quality risks early

Supplier quality management

• Communicate quality requirements and standards clearly to suppliers
• Follow up on quality issues and corrective actions
• Support suppliers in improving production quality and consistency

Quality reporting & continuous improvement

• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection reports and quality records
• Identify recurring defects and recommend preventive actions
• Work with internal teams to resolve past quality issues and stop them from happening again

About You

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Previous experience in quality control in the apparel or textile industry
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read tech packs, measurement charts and quality specifications
• Excellent attention to detail, plus strong organisation and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

Nice To Have

• A degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology or a related field
• Experience working directly with garment manufacturers and suppliers
• Knowledge of textile testing methods and quality inspection procedures

What We Offer

• Permanent contract with opportunities to grow and learn
• €1,000 MIKUTA gift card per year
• 25% Friends & Family discount
• 27 Days of Annual Holiday plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible hybrid Work: Work from home 1–2 days per week.
• 1–2 weeks per year Extended Remote Work Opportunities upon request.
• Regular team events & company offsites
• Individual benefits via Probonio worth €250 per month, usable for:
• Public transport support
• Gym membership
• Meal/food allowance cards
• Education allowance
• And much more