Garment Technologist
1 day ago
Watford
Garment Technologist | Lifestyle & Sportswear Brand House | Watford Our client, a leading international lifestyle and sportswear brand house, is seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to join its growing product team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a portfolio of established and emerging lifestyle, sportswear and fashion brands, collaborating with Design, Product Development and global manufacturing partners to deliver innovative, high-quality products. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring exceptional fit, quality, performance and consistency across multiple product categories. Experience within sportswear, athleisure, lifestyle apparel or fashion brands is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to translate concepts into commercially successful garments., • Create and maintain detailed technical specifications and workbooks for factory development and sample submissions., • Measure and assess Proto, SMS, Pre-Bulk, PPS and Shipment Samples ahead of fit sessions., • Develop technical packs and specifications for both inline collections and SMU programmes., • Review and maintain grading and sizing standards across menswear and womenswear product categories., • Conduct garment fittings and implement improvements to fit, construction and performance., • Lead fit sessions and communicate technical comments and solutions to overseas factories., • Review samples throughout the development process and recommend product improvements., • Establish and maintain quality standards across all product categories., • Ensure garments meet performance, durability, functionality and compliance requirements., • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to achieve consistency in fit and construction., • Approve or amend samples at each stage of development and production., • Monitor critical paths and resolve technical or manufacturing issues., • Ensure supplier compliance with quality, ethical and sustainability standards., • Maintain approval trackers and accurate technical records throughout each season. Candidate Profile • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Garment Technologist within sportswear, lifestyle, fashion or apparel brands., • Technical understanding of pattern cutting and garment construction., • Strong knowledge of fabrics, textiles, garment manufacturing, grading, fitting and garment measurement., • Experience creating technical specifications and managing product development processes., • Excellent organisational and project management skills., • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities., • Commercially aware with a proactive problem-solving mindset., • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel., • Experience working with sportswear, activewear, athleisure or performance apparel is advantageous. What's On Offer • Competitive salary package., • Annual bonus and/or salary review., • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays., • Additional Christmas shutdown leave when applicable., • Pension scheme., • Generous staff discount across brands., • Regular sample sales., • Flexible short-leave policy., • One day working from home available following successful completion of probation and training., • Sick pay. If you're an experienced Garment Technologist looking to join a dynamic lifestyle and sportswear business with an exciting portfolio of brands and genuine opportunities for career development, we'd love to hear from you. #GarmentTechnologist #SportswearJobs #LifestyleBrands #ActivewearJobs #Athleisure #FashionJobs #ApparelJobs #TechnicalFashion #ProductDevelopment #Menswear #Womenswear #SportswearCareers