Garment Technologist – Wovens /London

Our Client is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to-consumer business, they operate in a truly omnichannel way. We are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist with technical garment construction fit, testing, and grading knowledge, with a love of luxury garments and close attention to detail. The ideal candidate must have experience in Woven & Soft Separates.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the Design Team in the creation of accurate 1st prototype specs and packs for the Supply Base that is in line with business standards.
• To liaise with the Designer & Buyer where alterations or comments affect price, quantity, or the critical path.
• To ensure that garments are viable for production from a cost and quality perspective.
• To ensure that there is a test report (base) for all cloth/yarn, interlining, trim, and artwork at the proto stage.
• To ensure the relevant bulk tests & garment testing are requested, ensuring quality and costs are considered.
• To ensure a wearer trial is conducted on new fabric, high‑risk style/details, and action are taken accordingly.
• To visit the supply base when required: to develop and support new suppliers.

Additional Tasks

• To regularly make scheduled visits to the Warehouse to support & train the team in the identification of poor quality/poor manufacturing/customer abuse.
• To regularly make scheduled shop visits in line with trends/retailers specified by the Design and/or Buying team.
• To review the monthly quality returns report and take the appropriate action when necessary.
• To build and maintain good working & professional relationships with head office, store, and warehouse teams.

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