Manager - Garment Technologist

Role Overview

The Garment Technologist is responsible for ensuring that all products meet the required standards of quality, fit, and performance for online retail. The role serves as a critical link between the Design, Buying, and Sourcing teams—translating creative concepts into technically accurate, production-ready garments while upholding brand expectations related to quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development & Sampling

• Collaborate closely with Design and Sourcing teams to develop product specifications, size sets, and spec sheets within Terra and Octa (PLM for Styli).
• Prepare specification sheets based on the design team’s tech packs and share them with vendors for fit and pre-production samples.
• Review prototype samples for construction, measurements, and workmanship, and provide precise, actionable feedback for improvement.
• Conduct fit sessions using models or mannequins and finalize fit approvals for bulk production.
• Ensure fit, measurement, and finish consistency across all product categories.

2. Technical Specifications

• Approve pre-production and production samples in accordance with brand standards.
• Standardize size charts and grading rules, leveraging customer body data and online returns analysis.
• Recommend suitable fabrics based on the design tech pack and product requirements.

3. Quality Assurance

• Establish and implement quality standards for materials and finished garments appropriate for e-commerce, including appearance, packaging, and durability.
• Assess fabric performance, shrinkage, colorfastness, and wash standards.
• Work collaboratively with QA/QC teams and vendors to resolve technical issues and reduce defect rates.
• Support third-party testing and compliance processes as required by the brand.

4. Vendor & Production Support

• Provide technical guidance to factories and vendors throughout sample development and bulk production.
• Evaluate vendor capability and capacity for relevant product categories.
• Ensure timely approvals and production readiness in alignment with online launch timelines.

5. Data & Digital Readiness

• Support digital product creation (DPC) by supplying accurate specification data for 3D sampling or virtual try-ons using Clo3D and other digital tools as implemented.
• Analyze online returns, customer feedback, and product reviews to drive continuous improvement in fit, quality, and performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern making, and grading.
• Expertise in fabrics, trims, and wash techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of fit standards, measurement accuracy, and pattern adjustments.
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and digital technologies such as CLO3D and Lectra.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Design, Buying, and Sourcing teams.
• Highly detail-oriented with a hands-on, analytical, and problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Technology, Apparel Design, or Textile Engineering, with specialization in pattern making and grading.
• 8–12 years of experience in garment technology, preferably within e-commerce or fast-fashion environments.
• Experience across women’s western wear, men’s wear, and/or kidswear categories.
• Familiarity with online product requirements and fit accuracy standards for digital shoppers.