Job Title: Assistant Garment Technologist
Department: Production
Contract type: Fixed term contract(end of March 2026), part time – 24 hours
Location: Based in The Fold's Bermondsey Head Office, Tuesday- Thursday
About us:
The Fold is a British womenswear brand redefining modern luxury workwear for today’s career woman. With a multi-channel presence—led by e-commerce and with 2 London stores in Chelsea and the City, we’ve built a loyal global following particularly in the UK and US. Together with our investors, we’re ready for further international growth expanding our mission to empower women worldwide.
Role Purpose: This role is key to the smooth day to day running of the product team. Based in the Garment Technology team, this role supports technical, buying, and production departments to help achieve product quality, accuracy, and timely delivery. Reporting to the Garment Technologist, the Assistant Garment Technologist works close in collaboration with Technical, Buying and Production team.
Areas of responsibility:
1. Technical & Fitting
* Assist in the day-to-day tasks for the technical, buying and production team
* Prepare the weekly fit list ensuring all samples are steamed and reference samples are available
* Support team with tech packs and measuring samples for fittings
* Monitor supplies for fittings and order when needed
2. Quality Control
* Support team managing QC samples, measure, check quality and send approval to the suppliers
* Manage the QC returns to the warehouse monthly
3. General Admin & Collaboration
* Upload all garment and care data to NetSuite for Ecommerce use monthly
* Update all attributes onto the system (Netsuite), maintaining accuracy
* Attend copy briefings monthly
* Generate barcodes for the production team, sending to suppliers following the critical path
* Manage outbound and inbound post ensuring customs paperwork is correct and all samples are logged according to SOPs
* Support the buying and design assistants in preparing the photoshoot rails ensuring all samples are available and presentable
* Organise and maintain the archive rails ensuring borrowed samples are returned
* Liaising across the business for sample requests, keeping track of any borrowed samples
Benefits & Perks of working with The Fold:
* 25 days holidays (including bank holidays)
* Buy additional holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Financial wellbeing platform
* Salary sacrifice scheme for pension, groceries & childcare
* Pension scheme
* Enhanced maternity pay
* A friends and family discount policy with 50% off full retail price.
* Bike to work scheme, save on the cost of bikes and equipment.
* Eye Care.
* Summer Friday hours
* Fully stocked snack cupboards, fruits and coffee & tea
* Regular Social Events - including summer and Christmas parties
* Volunteering
Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to those that are successful to the next stage.
Diversity and Inclusion
We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.