Garment Technologist

Manchester | Full-time

Kaiia The Label is a fast-growing, trend-led fashion brand known for bold, feminine styles and a strong digital presence. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a detail-driven Garment Technologist to ensure our product meets the highest standards of fit, quality, and consistency.

As a Garment Technologist, you’ll play a key role in bringing our designs to life — ensuring every product is production-ready, fits perfectly, and aligns with Kaiia’s quality standards. You’ll work closely with design, buying, and suppliers to manage the full fit and approval process.

• Collaborate with designers to ensure designs are suitable for production
• Manage fit sessions, including organising fit models and taking accurate measurements
• Fit and approve samples, identifying issues and implementing necessary corrections
• Work closely with pattern graders to ensure accurate sizing across all products
• Approve graded specifications and ensure consistency across size ranges
• Liaise with buying teams on style and size ratios
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Send clear and timely fit comments in line with critical path deadlines
• Respond to supplier queries to ensure all styles are approved efficiently
• Track product progress by updating the range plan with fit dates, seal status, and comments
• Monitor and chase outstanding resubmitted samples
• Investigate high return rates by reviewing stock against sealed specifications and reporting findings
  

• Strong experience in a Garment Technologist role within womenswear (multi-product essential)
• Excellent knowledge of garment construction, fit, and manufacturing processes
• Confident leading fit sessions and making technical decisions
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills when working cross-functionally and with suppliers
  

✨ Be part of a brand in major growth mode

✨ Work closely with product, design, and buying teams

✨ Fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment

✨ Opportunity to make real impact on product quality and customer experience