Garment Technologist: Fit, Quality & Tech Pack Lead, Manchester

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGN5492

An exciting opportunity for an Experienced Garment Technologist, working across ladieswear and menswear multi product for a fast fashion brand, with a clear emphasis on fit, quality and critical path management.

• Working with the Garment Technology & Design Teams.
• Liaising with Far East factories.
• Measure, approve, fit and grade samples, understanding different fits, blocks and customer expectations.
• Maintain tech packs, accurate size specs, construction details and grade rules, updated after each fit round.
• Testing and compliance: request and review wash/colour fastness/fabric performance reports; ensure fabrics and trims meet standards before bulk.
• Check production samples.
• Sending comments to factories.
• Monitor and follow the critical path, ensure samples and production approvals are actioned accordingly.
• Lead on fit, record clear comments, suggest technical solutions, and communicate them back to factories.
• Mentor and support junior technologists, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Continuously improve product quality and fit consistency across ranges.
• Attend development trips and factory visits when required.

• Have experience with ladieswear or Menswear.
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, and manufacturing processes.
• Confident in leading fit sessions and communicating clear, technical feedback.
• Must be organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel, plus any PLM or 3D fitting experience is a bonus in modern technical teams.