Overview
Garment Technologist | Fashion | High Growth Brand | Manchester | Circa £35,000
We're looking for a Garment Technologist who lives and breathes fashion, someone who can take a design from concept sketch to flawless, ready-to-wear reality with their wider team. If you're passionate about turning bold creative visions into perfectly fitted, premium garments—and you thrive in the fast pace of a high-performance fashion brand, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Responsibilities
* Own the fit process from first sample to final production, ensuring impeccable fit, finish, and feel.
* Lead the garment tech function, guiding your team members through grading, sample management, and approvals.
* Protect the design vision as garments move into production, aligning every detail with our standards of excellence.
* Oversee technical specifications, testing, and quality control, including test reports, AQL checks, care labels, and supplier manuals.
* Be the bridge between design and production, ensuring smooth collaboration and efficient delivery across all stages of development.
* Manage the critical path and sample trackers, keeping timelines on track and milestones consistently met.
* Work closely with suppliers; maintain daily communication, review supply bases, and introduce new partners to support growth.
* Set up best practices; standardised blocks, accurate specs, and grading processes to streamline operations and scale effectively.
* Drive innovation in garment technology; constantly improving fit, comfort, and construction while staying ahead of fashion trends.
* Deliver against KPIs, ensuring quality benchmarks, return rates, cost targets, and timelines are consistently achieved.
* Seal production with confidence; make key decisions that guarantee market-ready products of the highest standard.
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience as an established garment technologist within a fast-paced fashion brand (3-5 years).
* Expert knowledge of garment fit, grading, fabrics, and construction.
* Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide a team.
* Excellent communication and collaboration with design, buying, and production teams.
* A solutions-driven, strategic mindset with a passion for innovation.
* Confidence in supplier management and global production processes.
Benefits
* Flexi Hours
* Hybrid Working
* 25 Days Annual Leave
* City Centre Location
* Free Parking
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