Senior Garment Technologist KSA

The Global Search Company; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 837,521 - 1,172,529; Full time

Job summary

A premium fashion brand is seeking a Senior Garment Technical Manager to lead product development and technical strategy. This role requires relocation to Saudi Arabia and demands proven experience in luxury fashion. The successful candidate will ensure that every garment meets high quality standards, manage technical functions, and collaborate closely with design. Exceptional leadership and supplier management skills are essential. This is a full-time position within the retail apparel and fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Technologist or Technical Manager within premium or luxury fashion.
• Expertise in pattern cutting, grading, and fit development.
• Excellent communication and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical function and manage fit sessions.
• Ensure products meet quality, compliance, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with design to create technically robust garments.
• Work with suppliers to solve technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes and sustainability initiatives.
• Support seasonal critical path management.

Skills

Leadership

Garment construction expertise

Communication skills

Supplier management

Pattern cutting

Job description

We are partnering with a renowned premium fashion brand to appoint an exceptional Senior Garment Technical Manager to lead their product development, fit, and technical strategy across multiple categories. This is a rare opportunity to join a business celebrated for its craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to quality.

THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION TO SAUDI ARABIA.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you will be the guardian of product excellence—ensuring every garment meets the highest standards of fit, construction, performance, and brand aesthetic. You will lead a team of technologists while collaborating closely with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to deliver flawless collections season after season.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the technical function, managing fit sessions, and driving consistent block development.
• Ensuring all products meet quality, compliance, and performance standards across global markets.
• Partnering with design to translate creative concepts into technically robust, production-ready garments.
• Working with suppliers to optimise construction, solve technical challenges, and ensure right-first-time sampling.
• Driving continuous improvement across processes, documentation, garment engineering, and sustainability initiatives.
• Supporting seasonal critical path management to ensure timely development and approval.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, solutions-focused technical leader with a passion for premium product and an expert understanding of garment construction. You will thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment and bring a meticulous eye for detail.

You will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Technologist or Technical Manager within premium or luxury fashion.
• Expertise in pattern cutting, grading, and fit development.
• Excellent communication and supplier management skills.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion