Garment Technologist in Cheltenham

Job description

Role: Garment Technologist

Job Description:

• Work across multiple products across Ladieswear, Menswear and Childrenswear. And must be open to learning new specialisms, we are building a lifestyle brand with expanding multifaceted category areas.
• Schedules & attends fit sessions and comments to provide vendors with completed technical information regards measurements, tolerances, fitting, workmanship & Packaging
• Checking pre-production and production samples meet the required quality and aesthetic standards.
• Strive for continuous improvement in process and product specification, through technical research, interpretation of market information and quality benchmarking
• Help build, develop and maintain technical brand manuals. Communicating this effectively through the supply chain with factories in the UK, Europe & Far east
• Ensure seasonal block/Spec reviews are arranged to validate blocks and grade rules.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally to bring credibility to the technical team and promote the value of the technical function within the business.
• Alignment with Design to develop product which is fit for purpose with no compromise to quality and fit
• Communicate with third party testing Q.C institutes to ensure quality standards are achieved
• Carry out occasional QC Inspections on incoming goods against sealing samples to required standards and resolving any issues.
• Work to the Critical path to meet deadlines.
• Work with suppliers to continually improve quality and ethical standards.
• Based in our Head office in Cheltenham, UK.
• Other duties as required.

About You:

• Within a commutable distance to our Head office in Cheltenham, UK, or willing to relocate.
• Minimum of 3 Year experience
• Previous experience working for a brand preferable, but not essential
• Have strong knowledge in product development, fit, engineering to cost and manufacturing standards.
• Must have a detailed understanding of manufacturing techniques across a wide variety of product areas or specialisation.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to deal with various cultures and personalities.
• Have a strong team collaboration and networking attitude
• Passionate about product with a high attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast -paced environment and be open minded to continuous change and improvement.
• You will strive for continuous improvement in process and product specifications.
• An understanding of the consumer fit/quality expectations within the business
• Highly organised with strong time management skills.
• Computer literate (preferably familiar with Excel, Word, Adobe, PLM systems etc).
• Understanding and awareness of garment testing with ability to interpret test reports against company requirements

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheltenham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

25-11-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English