Garment Technologist - Womenswear (Mat Cover) (Brighton)

Garment Technologist
- Womenswear (Mat Cover) We are working with a fantastic client who is a fast-growing, sustainability-led fashion brand with a strong commitment to quality, fit, and ethical product development. They are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist to join their close-knit product team on a 12-month fixed term basis, based in their Brighton office (Monday-Thursday in office). Main Responsibilities will include
- Partnering with the wider product team on development, risk-assessing new ideas to protect critical path dates throughout the season
- Creating detailed tech packs covering product specifications, fit comments, construction requirements, and performance standards
- Attending and documenting fit meetings, communicating transparent fit and construction comments across Initial, Red, Black, and Gold seal stages
- Identifying suitable fabrics, trims, and washes in line with the brand's sustainability principles
- Anticipating technical problems and providing solutions with corrective action plans
- Analysing customer returns and product faults alongside the Technical Manager, and making recommendations for continuous improvement
- Ensuring all products comply with testing, performance standards, and relevant fabric labelling requirements
- Approving bulk test reports and care labels
- Carrying out benchmarking exercises against competitors across quality, fit, and sustainability innovations Person Specification:
- Previous experience in a Garment Technologist role
- Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing operations, including pattern cutting, grading, and marker making
- Solid understanding of product performance testing and fabric components
- Genuine passion for sustainability and circularity within fashion
- Proven experience working with overseas factories, with the ability to communicate empathetically and effectively across time zones
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines on a live critical path
- Collaborative, transparent communicator who works with ease across departments Up to £0.00 per annum + Competitive Salary Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rhaon