NAMED COLLECTIVE was launched with a clear mission: to redefine streetwear for a new generation. A brand, a community, a revolution, call it what you want - just make sure you don't sleep on it.

We're a community before brand - dialogue, innovation, and genuine connection are the essence of NAMED COLLECTIVE. Together with our fiercely supportive community, we're co-creating streetwear for today and the future - a guiding light for those who refuse to blend in.

NAMED COLLECTIVE has over 1.5m highly engaged community members and customers on our socials and has already generated profitable 15x growth over the past 4 years. We're only scratching the surface of whats possible for the brand internationally, with 35% of sales in the UK, 35% in the USA, and 30% across the rest of the world from our one eCommerce store.

Who you are:

Reporting to the Senior Product Manager, you are a technically minded, detail-focused Garment Technologist who is passionate about fit, quality and product. You bring a strong technical expertise alongside a collaborative and solutions-focused approach. Someone who is confident working across Design and Product Development to bring garments to life.

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading and manufacturing processes.
• FIT OBSESSION: A highly developed eye for fit and proportion, with the ability to analyse garments and provide clear, accurate and actionable technical feedback.
• PROBLEM SOLVING: A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to react quickly to changes and resolve technical issues throughout the product development process.
• COLLABORATIVE ENERGY: Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with internal teams, suppliers and manufacturers.

The role of Garment Technologist:

• OWN TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT: Manage garments from prototype through to pre-shipment approval, ensuring specifications, technical requirements, fit and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• LEAD FIT & APPROVALS: Lead and manage all internal fit sessions. Review and approve fit samples, size sets and pre-production samples.
• BUILD & MANAGE SPECS: Create new-season garment specifications, standardise fits across core styles, develop grading rules and manage graded size specifications.
• TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT: Measure garments against requested specifications and provide clear, accurate technical comments to suppliers, ensuring feedback is understood and implemented while constantly looking for ways to improve construction and elevate the product.
• PARTNER WITH DESIGN & PRODUCTION: Work closely with the Design and Product Development teams to achieve the desired fit, quality and overall product vision.
• MANAGE SUPPLIER COMMUNICATIONS: Liaise with overseas suppliers and manufacturers to communicate technical requirements and ensure consistency across production.
• SOLVE TECHNICAL ISSUES: Identify, investigate and resolve technical and quality issues throughout the product development process, taking ownership through to resolution. Looking for ways to improve the product experience from the outset.
• OWN PRODUCT QUALITY: Take ownership of the technical performance of products, ensuring garments meet relevant legislation, safety and quality standards.
• MANAGE TESTING: Monitor product testing requirements, review test reports and proactively resolve any testing queries or issues.
• DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Identify opportunities to improve product quality, fit consistency and technical processes across the wider product development function.

What Named Collective is looking for:

• A genuine love for NAMED COLLECTIVE and understanding of our mission.
• A minimum of years' experience in a similar Garment Tech role.
• Strong technical knowledge across garment construction, fit, grading and manufacturing.
• Ability to react quickly and confidently to changes within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple product developments and deadlines.
• Experience delivering successful projects on time and in line with the critical path.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent understanding of fit analysis and garment measurement.
• Experience developing technical specifications and graded size specifications.
• Experience across womenswear, menswear, unisex and dual sizing is desirable.
• Experience working with Jersey, Sportswear and Lingerie is desirable.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of product testing, quality standards and relevant garment legislation.
• Familiarity with factory audits and interpreting audit reports.
• Understanding of sustainability processes and sustainable garment production.
• Based in London.
• Eligible to work in the UK

For the Collective:

• Competitive salary
• Generous team discount
• Optional health cash plans
• Best friend + family discount
• 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Birthday day off & gift
• Flexible working hours
• EAP with Virtual GP
• Summer + Winter team parties
• Regular team socials
• Modern studio workspace with free snacks and refreshments
• Pension scheme

NAMED COLLECTIVE is committed to maintaining a diverse environment where all team members feel included with a strong sense of community. We actively invite applications from all candidates who meet the essential criteria and can work in the UK, and we commit that everyone will receive equal consideration for employment irrespective of your disability, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, or age.