Menswear Knitwear Technologist - Premium menswear
( 12-Month Contract ) - possibility to go perm
Location: London - to £53k + bens ( or £250 a day freelance ) with one day a week hybrid
Looking for an experienced Menswear Technologist with an solid understanding of Knitwear to join a menswear team with a great premium retailer on an initial three-month contract that could go perm if wanted. This role is pivotal in ensuring the brands collections meet the highest standards of fit, quality, and craftsmanship and the role will be to oversee the full product journey—from development through to bulk production—driving excellence in fit, consistency, and technical standards.
Working closely with design, buying, and the supplier base, the technologist will ensure every garment looks first class
What experience is needed :
Solid menswear garment technologist experience with a very good understanding of knitwear
Able to lead fit sessions across all stages, from prototype to production, ensuring consistent fit and construction.
Detail-oriented with a deep passion for premium menswear
Confident communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Highly organised, calm under pressure, and able to deliver against tight deadlines.
Commercially aware, with the resilience and problem-solving ability to push ideas through.
London Based and eligible to work in the UK
Duties :
Leading fit sessions for knitwear across all stages, from prototype to production, ensuring consistent fit and construction.
Writing detailed technical comments and amending tech packs with supporting diagrams/pictures for suppliers.
Partnering with design, buying, and product development teams to balance design vision with production feasibility.
Overseeing quality standards—approving samples, resolving technical issues, and managing testing/wash care.
Managing seasonal block updates, grading consistency, and the technical critical path.
Analysing customer returns data, identifying root causes, and working with suppliers to reduce return rates.
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including audits, to ensure the companies high standards of quality are met.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your menswear expertise to a premium menswear brand and make a real impact within a fast-paced, creative environment.
“We will endeavour to contact you within 48 hours of receiving your CV, however due to the nature of our business this may be delayed due to meetings, holidays and offsite visits. If you have not had a response within 7 days then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, due to high volume response unfortunately we are unable to reply to all applicants.”
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