Garment Technologist
Leicester
Full-Time, On-Site/Hybrid)
My client is a UK-based apparel supplier with over 50 years of experience working with leading retailers including Next, Urban Outfitters, River Island and others. They specialise in knitwear and jerseywear, supported by a global network of partner factories across countries such as Turkey, India and China.
The UK studio delivers design, development and sampling with industry-leading speed. As they enter a new phase of operational focus and growth, they are strengthening the technical team to ensure world-class fit, quality and consistency across all product categories.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist to take ownership of garment approval from development through to production.
This is a key technical position within the business responsible for ensuring product fit, quality and consistency across knitwear and jerseywear.
You will be responsible for:
• Leading fit sessions and managing fit comments with clarity and authority
• Owning garment specifications and grading accuracy
• Ensuring consistency between approved samples and bulk production
• Managing technical communication with overseas factories
• Identifying construction risks before production
• Resolving quality issues quickly and commercially
• Working closely with Design, Sales and Production teams
What We Are Looking For
• Strong experience in jerseywear (knitwear experience preferable)
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, grading and tolerances
• Confident leading fit meetings independently
• Experience working with UK high street retailers
• Strong technical knowledge of fabrics and wash processes
• Ability to manage multiple critical paths under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented but commercially pragmatic
Why Join
• Direct impact role within a growing leadership team
• Opportunity to shape technical standards across the business
• Exposure to major UK retailers
• Stable, long-term opportunity with clear direction
• Collaborative and experienced in-house team