Garment Technologist

Job Title: Garment TechnologistRole Type: Full TimeDepartment: DesignReports to: Product Development and Sourcing ManagerLocation: Baker Street - London, England (Hybrid)Salary: CompetitiveAbout the Role: As Garment Technologist, you’ll sit at the core of our product creation process, ensuring that every garment reflects the quality, fit and craftsmanship synonymous with the Derek Rose brand. Acting as the technical bridge between design vision and production reality, you’ll play a key role in bringing collections to life with precision and consistency.Working closely with the Product Development & Sourcing Manager, as well as design, development and suppliers, you’ll be responsible for owning the technical integrity of each style from initial concept through to final production. From leading fit sessions and refining specifications to managing samples and resolving technical challenges, you’ll ensure every garment meets the highest luxury standards.This is a hands-on role that blends technical expertise with problem-solving and attention to detail. You’ll collaborate across teams and with international partners to ensure garments are not only beautifully designed, but also expertly constructed and fit for purpose.This role offers a great opportunity to play a pivotal part in elevating product quality, while helping to refine processes and ways of working as the brand continues to grow.What You’ll Be Doing:Collaborate with design and product development teams to translate creative concepts into commercially viable garmentsCreate and maintain detailed technical specifications, size charts, grading, and construction detailsLead fit sessions confidently across men’s and women’s multi categoriesAnalyse fit, balance, proportion, construction and finishing to meet luxury quality standardsCommunicate confidently with factories and suppliers, both locally and internationally, building strong relationshipsTake ownership of samples at all stages (proto, SMS, PPS), ensuring hi