A premium fashion brand is seeking an experienced garment technologist to join on a rolling contract basis. This role sits within the wovens team and is key to ensuring the brand's commitment to high-quality standards, fit, and finish is consistently met.You'll work cross-functionally with Buying, Design, and Supply teams, helping to deliver departmental KPIs while driving improvements in technical processes and operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:
Translate initial design concepts into clear, workable technical briefs for vendors and agents
Lead fit sessions across all woven categories, taking ownership of fit, grading, and construction standards
Ensure garments meet the brand's standards in quality, performance, and sizing consistency
Provide detailed fit comments using Excel, and communicate technical updates to suppliers
Collaborate with QA, Buying, and Suppliers to resolve quality, compliance, and performance issues
Maintain product data, technical files, and labelling/testing approvals to ensure full traceability
Attend weekly Critical Path meetings and contribute to technical risk assessment at early stages
Conduct competitor and store reviews to monitor product quality and fit in the market
Support business travel to suppliers where necessary
Warehouse & QC Liaison:
Liaise with Distribution Centre QC to ensure timely and effective inspections
Monitor Gold Seal progress and ensure inspection visibility for Buying & Merch
Investigate returns and damages, and process DNA claims accordingly
Ensure international compliance documents are in place to avoid shipping delays
Required Skills & Experience:
Strong technical knowledge across woven product areas, including outerwear, trousers, denim, tailoring, leather, and suiting
Solid understanding of woven fabric properties (natural, synthetic, technical blends) and performance standards
Familiarity with garment testing, care labelling, and UK/EU/US compliance regulations
Excellent technical knowledge of construction techniques, fit balance, and grading
Experience working with denim washes, dye techniques, and sustainable fabric treatments
Strong working knowledge of Excel and data systems
Confident leading fit sessions and working cross-functionally
Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to problem-solve independently
Ideal Candidate:
A hands-on, solutions-driven technologist with a proactive mindset
Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
Flexible and eager to adapt across a wide range of woven categories
Calm under pressure, organised, and highly detail-focused
Able to work with minimal supervision and hit the ground running
On offer is a competitive salary rate which is paid on a weekly basis as well as paid holiday and the opportunity to work within a creative and fast-paced retail head office.As this role is temporary it is likely to be filled ASAP so being immediately available is essential, and so if you are interested in the opportunity then apply now to avoid missing out!
