Garment Technologist
22 hours ago
Watford
We are looking for a hands-on Garment Technologist to support a streetwear and sports-influenced apparel collection, with a strong focus on technical execution, fit, fabric choice, and commercial realism. This is a Watford-based, execution-led role, working closely with Design, Product, and Suppliers to ensure garments are right first time — on fit, cost, quality, and delivery. Key Responsibilities • Create, check, and manage tech packs, specs, measurements, and workbooks to a factory-ready standard, • Translate design intent into practical, production-viable garments, • Measure and review samples across proto, SMS, PPS, and pre-production stages, • Support and contribute to fit sessions, issuing clear, decisive fit and construction comments, • Advise on fabric selection, trims, and construction methods with performance, durability, and cost in mind, • Work directly with suppliers on pricing, MOQs, lead times, and technical feasibility, • Flag early any design or fabric choices that will impact FOB cost, margin, or delivery, • Liaise daily with offshore factories to drive speed, accuracy, and consistency, • Ensure garments meet quality, fit, and compliance standards, • Proven experience as a Garment Technologist within streetwear, sportswear, or casual apparel, • Strong technical understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrics, and pattern interpretation, • Experience across jersey, fleece, woven, and casual sportswear categories, • Strong commercial awareness — understands how fabric, fit, and construction affect price and margin, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, reactive environment, • Confident managing tech packs and factory communication end-to-end, • Highly organised, practical, and delivery-focused, • Strong Excel and MS Office skills UK-based candidates with the right to work only.