Garment Technologist

Garment Technologist (Fast Fashion Womenswear)

£33,000–£37,000 + Benefits

Birmingham | Hybrid working (within one hour commute)

Golden Fox Recruitment are partnered with a trend-led womenswear and swimwear brand based in Birmingham. The business produces bold, commercial collections in a fast-paced fast fashion environment. You’ll be joining a small, friendly design and development team where collaboration is key, decisions are made quickly and you’re trusted to own your area. You’ll be close to the product, involved in the detail and able to see the impact of your work day-to-day.

The role
This is a varied, hands-on Garment Technologist role, responsible for fit, quality and technical standards across busy womenswear ranges. Working closely with the design team, you’ll support garments from first concept through to bulk production, ensuring they fit well, are commercially sound and ready for production.

You’ll lead fit sessions, guide technical decisions and help keep product moving smoothly through critical path, balancing quality, cost and timelines.

As Garment Technologist, you’ll be:

* Owning garment fit and technical development from first sample through to bulk sign-off

* Leading online fit sessions and making clear, confident fit and construction decisions

* Working closely with designers to turn creative ideas into wearable, well-fitting garments

* Advising on fabric selection, garment construction and practical, cost-conscious solutions

* Writing clear and useful fit, construction and sample comments for suppliers

* Managing multiple development samples through a busy, fast-moving critical path

* Building and maintaining size charts, blocks and best-fit libraries

* Monitoring garment testing, compliance and risk assessments

* Using feedback from production, testing and returns to improve future styles

* Building positive, effective working relationships with suppliers

About you
You’re an experienced Garment Technologist, Garment Technician or Clothing Technologist who enjoys working at pace and taking ownership. You’re confident with fit, comfortable making decisions and enjoy working closely with others in a small team.

What are we looking for:

* Experience in fast fashion or high-volume womenswear

* Strong knowledge of garment fit, construction and grading

* Confidence managing development from first sample through to bulk

* A practical, solutions-focused approach

* The ability to manage multiple styles without losing attention to detail

* Clear communication skills and a collaborative way of working

If you’re a Garment Technologist in the Midlands who enjoys being involved day to day and wants to work closely with product in a fast fashion womenswear environment, this could be a great fit!

Interested? Please contact Angelina @ Golden Fox Recruitment on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about the role.

Commutable locations:
Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Coventry, Tamworth, Lichfield, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Worcester, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Nuneaton, Hinckley, Leicester, Derby, Nottingham