Role: Garment Technologist (Established Level)
Location: London, UK
Company Overview
Driving innovation between fashion and technology, FINESSE is pioneering a new paradigm within the fashion industry that is more efficient, faster and more sustainable. Similarly to how a hedge fund would analyze stock performance and hedge its bets, FINESSE utilizes advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence on social & proprietary data to determine what styles will be trending next and the exact quantity to produce. Leading an era of predictive fashion, FINESSE’s algorithmic underpinnings allow for the creation of best-in-class products brought to market faster than the competition and done so more affordably and ethically. Instead of overproducing garments by the tonnes and coating the industry in garments no one ever asked for, FINESSE produces what is wanted, when it is wanted, eliminating the fashion industry’s footprint as the second largest polluter in the world.
About Us
Joining a startup is like arriving at an island that has just started to become inhabited. Will you end up building the huts? Making the fire? Hunting for food? Nothing is set in stone and everyone leverages their fullest abilities across all disciplines to get the island to where it needs to be, growing and creating in the process.
At FINESSE, you’ll be joining an early & hungry team. You will inhabit this island of ours alongside us and form both our metaphorical village and the culture that will define the company. This allows for owning large parts of the business and growing them from the bottom up alongside a team of raw talent that strives for innovation and is driven by passion and dedication for building the next major fashion ecosystem to displace the likes of LVMH and Inditex.
Above all, you’ll be here with us from the beginning, being part of the growth and inception of the next big fashion behemoth – from just a few talented people in an office (with access to a multitude of experts and capital) to the vision of FINESSE we are working towards - a multinational change in fashion that permeates pop culture and becomes an icon in itself.
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Roles & Responsibilities
The Garment Technologist ensures garments meet quality, fit, construction, and safety standards from concept through to bulk production. They work closely with design, development, production, and suppliers to translate creative ideas into technically sound and commercially viable products.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Fit
* Translate design intent into technical specifications and detailed tech packs.
* Attend and manage fit sessions on models or dummies, providing technical advice.
* Create and maintain accurate technical packs and measurement specs.
* Identify and resolve potential construction or fit issues early in development.
* Collaborate with pattern cutters, sample rooms, and vendors to achieve desired silhouette and functionality.
Technical Management
* Review and approve all development samples (proto, fit, seal, PP, TOP).
* Ensure construction, make, and fit are consistent and commercially viable.
* Oversee garment testing requirements (e.g., shrinkage, colorfastness).
* Liaise with suppliers and factories to resolve technical or production challenges.
* Clear communication with suppliers and team, building professional business relationships
* Responsibility for the supply base achieving and maintaining a quality throughout the product lifecycle
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work with buying, design, and production to balance creativity with manufacturability.
* Support with business targets or process improvements.
* Contribute to seasonal critical path adherence.
* Quality Assurance & Compliance
* Ensure all garments comply with internal and external safety regulations (e.g., REACH, CPSIA).
* Conduct risk assessments on new styles and materials.
* Support QC team in resolving returns, customer complaints, or quality failures.
* Collaborate with vendors for fabric/garment testing
Qualifications
* Solid knowledge of garment construction, textiles, and manufacturing methods.
* Familiarity with global testing and compliance standards.
* Strong understanding of size grading, pattern cutting, and fit dynamics.
* Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Clear communicator with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
* Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines simultaneously.
* Solution-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving.
* Degree or diploma in Garment Technology, Fashion Technology, or similar.
* 2–5 years’ experience in a similar role (depending on level).