Clothing Technologist

Garment Technologist | Lifestyle & Sportswear Brand House | WatfordOur 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 OfferCompetitive 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.

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