Senior Garment Technologist / Garment Technologist – Ladieswear (Jersey Cut & Sew)
Location: Hybrid Working (Core Office Days: Wednesday & Thursday)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
A leading and well-established fashion supplier is seeking an experienced Senior Garment Technologist / Garment Technologist to join its dynamic technical team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with major supermarket retailers across ladieswear and selected childrenswear ranges, specialising in jersey cut & sew products.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality, fit, and compliance from development through to production, working closely with design, sourcing, and manufacturing partners.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the garment technology process from development to bulk production for ladieswear and some childrenswear ranges.
* Provide technical expertise across jersey cut & sew product categories.
* Lead fit sessions, assess samples, and provide clear technical comments to suppliers.
* Create and manage technical workbooks and specifications.
* Ensure garments meet required quality, performance, and safety standards.
* Approve size specifications, grading, and construction methods.
* Work closely with design and product teams to maintain brand standards and commercial viability.
* Liaise directly with offshore factories, particularly in Cambodia and Bangladesh.
* Support critical path management to ensure key deadlines are achieved.
* Resolve technical and production issues proactively.
* Ensure compliance with retailer requirements and industry regulations.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in a Garment Technologist or Senior Garment Technologist role within a fashion supplier or retailer.
* Strong technical knowledge of jersey cut & sew construction and manufacturing.
* Experience working with supermarket customers.
* Experience across ladieswear and ideally childrenswear.
* Strong workbook and technical specification experience.
* Experience working with factories in Cambodia and Bangladesh.
* Excellent understanding of garment fit, grading, and construction.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer
* Hybrid working model with core office days on Wednesday and Thursday.
* Opportunity to work with major retail customers.
* Collaborative and fast-paced environment within a highly successful business.
* Competitive salary and benefits package