Garment Technologist - Menswear

We are working with a fashion brand across womenswear, menswear and accessories. They are seeking a Garment Technologist across menswear.

Based in London, they pride themselves on high standards, exceptional quality and fit. You would be joining a technical team, working closely with Design, Buying and suppliers to deliver beautiful, high-quality and commercially relevant product.

This role offers hybrid working.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of a team of Garment Technologists, owning styles from prototype through to delivery into stores.
• Interpreting designers' sketches and detail sheets, and developing them into high-quality, production-ready garments with suppliers.
• Fitting garments on the body and managing fittings in line with company critical path timelines.
• Ensuring high standards of garment construction, make and fit across your product areas.
• Clearly communicating fit, make and construction comments to suppliers and internal teams.
• Continuously assessing garment quality and construction methods.
• Participating in risk assessment sessions with all relevant stakeholders.
• Reviewing and challenging size charts based on customer profile, trends and competitor information.
• Maintaining and updating the critical path and key deadlines for your styles.

Person specification:

• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit and make.
• Experience managing menswear multi product within a fashion or retail environment.
• Proven ability to confidently conduct fit sessions on the body and make sound decisions on fit and balance for the target customer.
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience working to a critical path and meeting tight deadlines.
• Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to explain technical fit and make issues to suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience in fabric and garment testing.