Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Location: Malton North Yorkshire
- Date: 4 weeks ago
Description:
Garment Technologist - Womenswear
North Yorkshire | 4 Days Per Week | Equivalent Full-Time Salary Up to £55,000 per annum
Are you passionate about great fit, beautiful product, and making clothes that customers genuinely love to wear?
We're looking for a talented and detail-driven Garment Technologist to join our clients growing team in North Yorkshire. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves being hands-on throughout the entire garment journey - from first sketch to final shipment.
If you know your way around a fit session, can spot a quality issue from across the room, and enjoy collaborating with design, buying and suppliers to make amazing product happen… we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
No two days are the same here, but your role will include:
Leading fit sessions from prototype through to pre-production
Creating clear technical specifications from design concepts
Working closely with factories and suppliers to ensure samples, testing and production stay on track
Reviewing garment quality, construction and fit at every stage
Approving care labels, test reports and production samples
Monitoring returns and identifying opportunities to improve fit and quality
Collaborating with warehouse, QC and customer service teams to resolve issues and continuously improve standards
Supporting catalogue and web teams to ensure product fit and technical details are represented accurately
Occasionally visiting factories and suppliers when requiredWhat We're Looking For
We're after someone who combines technical expertise with commercial awareness and a positive, proactive attitude.
You'll ideally have:
Proven experience leading fit sessions confidently across multiple product categories
Excellent knowledge of garment construction and quality standards
Strong organisational and project management skills
Experience working closely with suppliers and factories
A commercial mindset with the ability to balance quality, speed and customer expectations
Strong communication skills and the confidence to influence and collaborate across teams
A flexible, hands-on attitude and willingness to get stuck in wherever needed
Degree-level education (or equivalent experience)What does our client offer?
They're a collaborative, ambitious and supportive team who genuinely care about creating great product and delivering an outstanding customer experience.
In return, they offer:
A flexible 4-day working week
Competitive salary package (equivalent full-time salary up to £55k)
A varied and rewarding role with real ownership
A friendly and supportive working environment
The opportunity to play a key role in shaping quality and product standardsIf you're ready to bring your technical expertise, commercial eye and passion for product to a business where your contribution truly matters - we'd love to hear from you.
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