My client is a UK-based apparel supplier with over 50 years of experience working with leading retailers, which include Next, Urban Outfitters, and River Island.  They specialise in knitwear and jerseywear, supported by a global network of partner factories across countries such as Turkey, India and China. Their UK studio delivers design, development and sampling with industry-leading speed.

I am looking for an experienced Freelance Knitwear Garment Technologist to join the team on a short-term contract and take ownership of Garment approval from development through to production. 

We are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist and specialist in Knitwear products to take ownership of garment approval from development through to production.  This is a key technical position within the business.

This is a full-time position based in Leicestershire (Onsite/Hybrid) for a 6-8-week short-term contract.

Knitwear Garment Technologist – The Role:

• Leading fit sessions and managing fit comments with clarity and authority.
• Owning garment specifications and grading accuracy
• Ensuring consistency between approved samples and bulk production
• Managing technical communication with overseas factories
• Identifying construction risks before production
• Resolving quality issues quickly and commercially
• Working closely with Design, Sales and Production

Knitwear Garment Technologist – The Candidate:

• Strong experience as a knitwear Garment technologist / Knitwear specialist 
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, grading and tolerances
• Confident in leading fit meetings independently
• Experience working with UK high street retailers
• Strong technical knowledge of fabrics and wash processes
• Ability to manage multiple critical paths under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented but commercially pragmatic