Average Garment Technologist salary in the UK

Garment Technologist Location: LondonJob Type: Full-time A prominent fashion company is seeking a Garment Technologist to join its dynamic team in London. This pivotal role supports the entire product lifecycle, ensuring garments meet the highest standards of quality, fit, and functionality. Collaborating closely with designers, product teams, and global suppliers, you’ll oversee the technical development of garments from concept through to final production—ensuring compliance, ethical integrity, and commercial success. The ideal candidate will have experience in a Garment Technologist role within the fashion industry. Key Responsibilities: Ensure all garments meet customer expectations for fit, performance, and legal compliance.Conduct fit sessions.Review and approve wash care label information.Perform technical investigations to uphold product quality standards.Liaise with factories to resolve technical issues and ensure production accuracy.Approve and analyse test reports.Analyse product returns and generate quality control reports.Collaborate with designers and product teams to develop garment specifications and select optimal fabrics and trims.Drive technical projects aligned with business goals.Other adhoc administrative duties as required. To apply for the Garment Technologist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Job Title: Garment Technologist Location: London Start Date: ASAP Employment Terms: Standard Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) Role Summary: You will be working across categories on apparel, ensuring high standards of garment quality, fit, and functionality. This role involves managing technical aspects from concept to completion while maintaining compliance, ethical standards, and commercial viability. You will work closely with the product team, designers, and suppliers. Preferred/Essential Skills: Minimum of 4 years’ prior experience in a Garment Technologist role.Technical training and understanding of pattern cutting.Strong knowledge of fabric, garment construction, technical drawing, measuring, and fitting.Good understanding of garment construction, textiles, and the manufacturing process.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own time and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.Ability to work under pressure.Problem-solving mindset.Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams and external partners.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel.Experience working with sportswear products is preferable but not essential. Roles and Responsibilities: Ensure garments meet customers’ expectations in terms of performance and fit, whilst conforming to prevailing legislation and regulations.Conduct garment fittings with live models, and have the confidence to seal and approve bulk products.Measure and prepare samples for fit meetings where required.Check and approve wash care label information.Carry out a range of technical, investigative work to ensure the product is delivered to the highest standards.Communicate effectively with the Far East supply chain.Liaise with factories.Make commercial decisions.Approve and analyse test reports.Set up trackers to monitor the status of testing approvals.Conduct block and fit reviews.Report and analyse quality control and product returns.Work with the product team and designers to create new garment specifications and collaborate to determine the best fabric and trim combinations.Drive projects in line with business requirements.Assess and streamline administrative processes to optimise efficiency.

Senior Garment Technologist Manchester (Just outside of the City Centre) Childrenswear My Client, a leading supplier of beautiful childrenswear now has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Garment Technologist to join their team based on the outskirts of Manchester City Centre. You will manage a team of 2 and work on a wide range of children's wear products including general clothing, coats, swimwear, pyjama's etc. Role includes - Measuring and fitting children's garments from first sales sample through to production.Excel based workbooks used to record measurements and comments.Knowledge of grading for creating size specifications.Care label layout checking from factories.Checking and storing of test reports submitted by factories. The successful candidate will be an experienced Garment Technologist, with childrenswear experience and experience of managing / mentoring In return our client offers a friendly working environment and career progression opportunities. Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR15761