Garment Technologist

Title: Garment TechnologistLocation: London studioContract: Full-time, permanent About Us:Wiggy Kit is a women’s ready-to-wear brand founded in 2015 by designer Wiggy Hindmarch. Built around the idea of a wardrobe that works as hard as the women who wear it, we create versatile, elevated pieces designed to move effortlessly between occasions. Every piece is created to be worn, re-worn, and styled in multiple ways, with each season building on the last to help customers continuously “Build Your Kit.” The Role:This is a broad, hands-on role for a commercially minded Garment Technologist who thrives in a small, fast-moving brand environment. You will own fit, quality, and technical standards across the full range, working directly with the founder, design and production team, and our suppliers. The role spans traditional garment tech responsibilities but extends into product development, supplier management, and production support — ideal for someone who wants visibility across the whole product journey rather than a narrow specialism. RESPONSIBILITIES - including, but not limited to: Fit & Technical Development • Lead all fit sessions on the house model, owning the brand fit handwriting and ensuring consistency season on season. • Develop and maintain size specs, grading rules, and block patterns across categories (jersey, wovens, knitwear, outerwear). • Work closely with our pattern cutter to drive fit and construction development, briefing pattern amendments clearly and reviewing outputs. • Write clear, commercial fit comments and mark up patterns to communicate intent unambiguously to suppliers. • Approve proto, fit and pre-production samples, balancing perfection with critical path realities. Product Development & Supplier Partnership • Issue tech packs, specs, and construction details to suppliers. • Work hand-in-hand with the founder and design on fabric, trim, and construction choices, advising on feasibility, cost, and quality implications. • Build close, acco