Garment Technologist Job at Fred Perry Ltd (London)

Garment Technologist - Women's Denim and Outerwear

We are seeking an experienced Womenswear Garment Technologist to take ownership ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

Q-HQ

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Relevant and extensive garment technology experience, ideally in outerwear, denim, or leather
Excellent knowledge of construction techniques, grading, and manufacturing processes
High attention to detail and proficiency in PLM and Excel
A collaborative mindset with confidence to influence cross-functional teams

Job Responsibility

Lead fit sessions and manage the critical path
Develop and maintain specs, blocks, and grade rules
Ensure compliance with testing and performance standards
Collaborate with Design and Buying to balance creativity, quality, and margin
Support and mentor junior technologists

What we offer

Supportive and creative workplace culture
Opportunities for professional growth
Flexible working to support work-life balance
Training and development to sharpen your skills

Fulltime

Senior Creative Pattern Technologist

As Senior Creative Pattern Technologist, reporting to the Lead Technologist, you...

Location

United Kingdom , Warwick

Salary:

40000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Bravissimo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years practical experience in D+ cup size pattern technology and grading
Passion for creating and developing great fitting Lingerie and Swimwear
Excellent understanding of garment construction for bulk production
Ability to support and mentor other team members
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work accurately under pressure
Organised, positive, self-motivated
Ability to flex and effectively prioritise workload
Confident working collaboratively with colleagues
Experienced in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers

Job Responsibility

Support the Lead Technologist in the delivery of strategic initiatives and objectives within technical product development and supply chain through owning and driving parts of or whole projects
Work in partnership with the buying team and our suppliers to create new products
problem solving to find technical solutions through pattern, garment construction and materials to deliver the best fit and quality for our customers
Cutting and grading patterns from concept to production, making amendments after weekly fit sessions and creating graded measurement charts
Work closely with our sample machinists to ensure samples are made correctly to the method of construction and to the quality standard required
Support the Lead Tech in managing weekly fitting sessions and the fit and sealing approval process, in addition to managing your styles fitting samples, carrying out measurement and quality checks, giving accurate feedback
Create and maintain accurate technical packs from costing to production, ensuring clear communication of fit, quality, and production details that allow factories to produce garments to a high standard
Manage product quality throughout whole lifecycle ensuring that all styles are fit for end purpose and bulk production by testing materials and garments, carrying out wear testing and approving test reports
Manage styles in line with Critical Path working collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to problem solve and ensure key milestones are met, mentoring and supporting the team to do the same
Create AQL paperwork and packs, working closely with warehouse QC team to AQL approve styles in time for planned launch

What we offer

Up to 25 days holiday
The opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days holiday each year
Access to free and confidential 24/7 employee support from Retail Trust
50% discount on full priced items for you, your family & friends, up to a limit
Healthcare Cash Plan for you and up to 4 children through Medicash
Employer pension contributions up to 6%
Life Assurance
Great training and learning resources
Long service awards after 5 years’ service
Access to new and upcoming products, with the opportunity to provide feedback

Fulltime

Garment Technologist, Multi Product Kidswear

The Garment / Product Tech department at River Island supports the Buying and De...

Location

United Kingdom , West London

Salary:

Not provided

River Island

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience as a Technologist in a Retail or Manufacturing Technical environment
Good understanding of sizing, pattern making and grading
Good relevant knowledge of fabric/materials/components
Previous experience demonstrating a good knowledge and understanding (relevant to product area) of fit, manufacture, testing, compliance/legislation and other technical aspects
Good experience of working across multiple sourcing locations
Supplier management experience
Strong interest in product and the River Island brand

Job Responsibility

May be required to manage a junior member of the team
Leads the technical approval process on their department/s
Identifies opportunities or risk which may lead to cross functional collaboration/initiatives
Works with suppliers and buying teams to establish opportunities for improvements
Leads the product development and approval process of the department to ensure delivery is compliant to all RI standards
Responsible for ensuring River Island ways of working are followed by buyers, designers and suppliers for all technical processes
Responsible for risk assessment of both production and safety
Responsible for approval of test reports and Certificates of Compliance
Develops blocks and key shapes in collaboration with Buyer/Designer
Contributes to the development and maintenance of the relevant grading tables

What we offer

Generous 50% staff discount
Bargain staff shop on site
Discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust
Free onsite gym
Subsidised restaurant & café
Various social events
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment
Flexible working
Payday and summer early finish Fridays
Give as you earn scheme

Fulltime

Assistant Designer

Want to be part of Club L London's growing Design Team? This role would be suita...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

Club L London

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Educated to degree level in fashion design or similar course
Completion of a placement year preferred
Confident using Adobe Software (Illustrator & Photoshop)
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
A positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn
A confident individual with the ability to present work to a wider team
Willingness and flexibility to adapt ways of working to meet brand requirements and deadlines
Highly organised with good time management skills

Job Responsibility

Design and CAD into inspiration boards created by the Director and Head of Design
Work closely with the Merchandising Team to action reactive collections and maximisations, including colourways and style move-ons
Present your work in sign-off meetings to the Director & Head of Design
Select colours/fabrications and work with the Product Developer to ensure stocks and MOQs are workable
Work closely with the Technical Designer and Garment Tech Team to create detailed techpacks that include construction information, measurements, fabric and trims
Participate in fit sessions with the Garment Technologist
Liaise with suppliers daily and manage all sample queries during the development process
Adhoc/miscellaneous tasks assigned by Head of Design/Senior Designers

What we offer

Bi-annual bonus scheme
25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Extra day off for your birthday
Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
Cycle to work scheme
40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products
Healthcare Cashplan
Free onsite gym
Enhanced pension contribution
Enhance maternity and sick pay

Fulltime

Senior Garment Technologist

This position is within the Quality (Technical) Department reporting into the Te...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Fred Perry Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge of construction and manufacture across a wide range of products
Extensive knowledge of fitting, grading, and construction
A sound technical knowledge of a wide range of woven and knitted fabrics, with the ability to assess style compatibility and viability
ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources
Extensive knowledge of lab testing and commercial assessment of results
Responsible sourcing: knowledge of certifications, standards, production, and finishing
The ability to work in a structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment
Motivated to improve the product at every stage, striving for the highest achievable quality through the implementation of the most effective processes
A proven track record of quick learning and exhibiting versatility and flexibility in a variety of temporary positions
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams (knowledge of Adobe Illustrator)

Job Responsibility

Using technical expertise to collaborate with and influence decision-making at the earliest stages of product concept
Development of new specs when required while maintaining consistency of fit and adherence to established blocks
Ensuring master brand standards for colours, embroidery, and constructions are aligned across the supply base
Reviewing all bulk lab dips and accurately communicating colour feedback to ensure consistency and continuity across the range and supply base
Advising key component and construction detailing to design and development packs to facilitate the production of prototype samples
Assessing all samples during the earliest stages of the development process in collaboration with the designer and product developer, pro-actively influencing decisions where necessary
Maintaining accurate product packages, setting up initial prototype packs, and fitting through all stages of development in collaboration with design and product development
Full ownership of the product from the SMS stage to bulk production, fitting and approval of graded size charts for production, and approval of all fabric and trim testing
Updating tech packs with comprehensive fit comments, construction comments, and providing technical instructions to the supply base
Assessment, risk analysis, and management of all potential new fabric and trim developments, as well as bulk fabric, prints, and trims, managing and influencing suitability and compatibility

What we offer

Annual performance-related bonus
Competitive salary
Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
Life insurance
Private healthcare
Cycle to work scheme
Early finish Fridays

Fulltime

Senior Garment Technologist

This position is within the Quality (Technical) Department reporting into the Te...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Fred Perry Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge of construction and manufacture across a wide range of products
Extensive knowledge of fitting, grading, and construction
A sound technical knowledge of a wide range of woven and knitted fabrics, with the ability to assess style compatibility and viability
ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources
Extensive knowledge of lab testing and commercial assessment of results
Responsible sourcing: knowledge of certifications, standards, production, and finishing
The ability to work in a structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment
Motivated to improve the product at every stage, striving for the highest achievable quality through the implementation of the most effective processes
A proven track record of quick learning and exhibiting versatility and flexibility in a variety of temporary positions
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams (knowledge of Adobe Illustrator)

Job Responsibility

Using technical expertise to collaborate with and influence decision-making at the earliest stages of product concept
Development of new specs when required while maintaining consistency of fit and adherence to established blocks
Ensuring master brand standards for colours, embroidery, and constructions are aligned across the supply base
Reviewing all bulk lab dips and accurately communicating colour feedback to ensure consistency and continuity across the range and supply base
Advising key component and construction detailing to design and development packs to facilitate the production of prototype samples
Assessing all samples during the earliest stages of the development process in collaboration with the designer and product developer, pro-actively influencing decisions where necessary
Maintaining accurate product packages, setting up initial prototype packs, and fitting through all stages of development in collaboration with design and product development
Full ownership of the product from the SMS stage to bulk production, fitting and approval of graded size charts for production, and approval of all fabric and trim testing
Updating tech packs with comprehensive fit comments, construction comments, and providing technical instructions to the supply base
Assessment, risk analysis, and management of all potential new fabric and trim developments, as well as bulk fabric, prints, and trims, managing and influencing suitability and compatibility

What we offer

Annual performance-related bonus
Competitive salary
Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
Life insurance
Private healthcare
Cycle to work scheme
Early finish Fridays

Footwear and Accessories Technologist

The Footwear and Accessories Technologist will be based within our technical dep...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Fred Perry Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong Technical knowledge across a variety of products across footwear & accessories
Good knowledge of construction and manufacturing methods
Working knowledge of the requirements of REACH, risk analysis and product safety
The ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources, both orally and in writing, adapting approach and style of dependant on both recipient and severity of subject
Knowledge of fabric, lab testing and assessment of results
Ability to work in a structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment, meeting deadlines, across multiple seasons and suppliers
Motivated to improve the product at every stage and strive for the highest achievable quality
Confidence in decision making and problem solving
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint & Teams (Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator)
Experience of PLM & Interlink systems

Job Responsibility

Advising key component, measurement and construction detailing to design/development packs to facilitate production of prototype samples
Assessing all samples during the earliest stages of the development process in collaboration with designer and product developer, pro-actively influencing decisions where necessary
Updating product packages with comprehensive comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the supply base
Full ownership of product from SMS stage to bulk production, fitting and approval of graded size charts for production, approving all fabric and trim testing
Maintaining technical sample tracker to track approval processes of products
Maintaining an accurate critical path from proto sample to bulk production stage in conjunction with the product development and production planning teams
Assessment, risk analysis and management of all potential new fabric and trim developments as well as bulk fabric, prints and trims, managing and influencing suitability and compatibility
Working closely with the product development teams to review responsible and sustainable fabric and trim alternatives, and review necessary certification needed, keeping on top of the validity of all certificates for all responsibly sourced fabrics and trims in the range
Reviewing base and bulk test reports of all fabrics and trims and maintaining legal and accurate fibre analysis for care labels
Maintaining fabric testing matrix

What we offer

Annual performance-related bonus
Competitive salary
Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
Life insurance
Private healthcare
Cycle to work scheme
Early finish Fridays

Fulltime

Fabric Technologist

Our Client is a leading supplier to key high street brands. We are recruiting a ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

45000.00 GBP / Year

Q-HQ

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

In depth woven and knitted fabric production and testing process knowledge
Confident in implementing robust and efficient fabric management systems
Understanding and experience of sustainable fabric standards (Textile Exchange, BCI etc) and verification process (scope certificates, transaction certificates etc)
Informed on REACH regulations and other relevant global substances legislation
Attention to detail, efficient and able to work calmly under pressure
Able to work alone remotely and communicate with colleagues and clients confidently
Experience working in or visiting fabric manufacturers
Sustainability experience and an understanding of Retailer sustainability goals is essential for this role

Job Responsibility

Providing fabric technical support to internal team and customers
Assess proposed fabrics are fit for purpose at the product development stage
Ensure fabric is quality managed to meet quality standards on time following critical paths
Advise fabric suppliers of all required standards updating details as necessary
Record and assess test results of all fabric qualities ensuring they meet customers requirements
In the event that test results are below the required standard, manage solutions to improve
Record all test results and report them to customers on fabric submissions, extranet systems or manually as required
Confirm care labels including wash care instructions and compositions
Assess and manage colour continuity
Set standards, advise and manage fabric procedure through the garment factory

Fulltime

Garment Technologist

Fred Perry Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

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