Average Garment Technologist salary in the UK

Garment Technologist - Multi-product Womenswear London An established fashion company that designs and manufacturers trend-led menswear and womenswear ranges for premium and high street fashion retailers is currently recruiting for a Garment Technologist with strong multi-product experience across tailoring, woven, jersey and outerwear to join its London Head Office team. As a Garment Tech, you will be responsible for conducting weekly fit sessions and attending development meetings ensuring the fit and quality of all garments throughout the entire process are consistent. You will be responsible for wash care instructions, test reporting, and labelling; working closely with internal design & sales teams and external buyers and Far East factories. The ideal applicant must have previous Garment Technologist experience working across multi-product womenswear and / or menswear for a high-street fashion retailer or established fashion supplier. Demonstrating a strong understanding of garment construction, grading, and experience working with Far East factories. You must possess strong communication (written & verbal), CAD and I.T skills using Microsoft Office and Adobe software packages. In return you will be rewarded with the opportunity to join technical team of an established Fashion company who offers employees career progression and a great remuneration package. BBBH31392

Garment Technologist Job Type: Full-timeLocation: TewkesburySalary: £35000 - £40000 We are seeking a Garment Technologist with a minimum of 3 years of experience in garment development. This hands-on role covers all aspects of product development, from initial specifications and prototype development to production and shipment approvals. While the focus is on clothing, experience in accessories, footwear, or homeware would be beneficial but is not essential. Day to Day of the role: Establish and implement quality standards for products.Manage development and production critical paths to ensure timely sign-offs and product launches.Collaborate with Buying and Design teams to resolve issues before production.Work closely with suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues and minimize delays or quality concerns.Support the team with corrective actions for factories based on shipment sample approvals.Ensure continuity of quality standards and minimal risk to delivery dates.Provide final sign-off for bulk shipments upon approval.Measure and report on supplier quality and efficiency performance.Advise factories on garment pattern changes to improve fit.Maintain and improve size specifications and grading, addressing issues from fit sessions or customer feedback.Develop new garment blocks/specifications as required.Support Buying and Design throughout the product development cycle and manage the critical path.Maintain compliance information for each factory and ensure factory audits are up to date. Required Skills & Qualifications: At least 3 years of experience in garment development.Strong understanding of product development processes.Ability to establish and maintain high-quality standards.Proficient in managing critical paths and meeting launch dates.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work closely with suppliers.Experience in providing final approvals for bulk shipments.Knowledge of garment fitting and pattern adjustments.Familiarity with size specification, grading, and customer feedback integration.Experience with factory compliance and audits is desirable. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience.Opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment.Chance to be part of a team that values innovation and quality.Hybrid working25 days holiday

Garment Technologist South Manchester £25,000 - £30,000 plus excellent benefits Flexible / Hybrid Working Our Client, a well-established retailer, now has an excellent opportunity for a Garment Technologist to join their busy team based in South Manchester. The purpose of the role is to ensure all products accurately matches the Company specification in terms of sizing and quality and provide a consistent quality and fit to the customer base. You will have bundles of passion and energy to work within the Garment technology department to contribute to successfully driving the Ladieswear range. Some of the key responsibilities include: Creating a fully graded size specification and sketch of product with key detailsManage the intake of samples and prepare samples for the fit meetingsFitting on live models with Technologist and the Buyers , providing concise comments to the suppliersTaking all products through the sealing process from initial fit to production and post production.Specifying care label information and all packaging detailsInstigating/analysing test reports with recommendationsRegular liaison with our warehouse Q/C teamAnalysing returns information on productsAdvising Customer services/Retail stores with any technical queries The Successful Candidate will: Work experience in the industry would be preferred and we are looking for at least one year’s experience within a Technologist roleEnthusiasm and determination, with a passion for garment technologyTeam spirit and a positive attitudeConfidence in communicating, in order to maintain a strong working relationship with all departments and suppliersStrong MS Office Excel skillsA Self Starter approach to the role with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlinesAttention to detailCoral Draw/Adobe illustrator skills (desirable but not essential) Our Client offers an excellent benefits package including flexible working culture, 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days), staff discounts, employee assistance programme and a host of other benefits. Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15074