Garment Technologist

ROLE OVERVIEW - Garment Technologist- Loungewear and Nightwear

To lead the fit, quality and technical development of product from sketch through to production, ensuring garments meet TOAST standards and customer expectations. To work collaboratively with Product Development, Design, Buying, Merchandising, Production and suppliers to deliver product that reflects the TOAST ethos of simplicity, originality, creativity and thoughtfulness, whilst maintaining quality, fit and commercial objectives.

To manage and communicate all technical aspects of a garment, supporting suppliers and internal teams to achieve critical path deadlines and deliver a highly cohesive range. To lead fit sessions, drive continuous improvement through customer feedback and returns analysis, and support the development of both the assistant team and supplier base to achieve the highest technical standards.

To embrace the company's values and consistently communicate in a positive, collaborative, and solution-focused manner. ROLE IN DETAIL Produce & maintain technical workbooks, to include garment specification sheets, detailed construction & fit notes, and communicating clearly to suppliers from sketch through to production.

Attend seasonal Sketch, Proto, Line Freeze, reporting on fit, quality and supplier issues, offering solutions where applicable. Manage the weekly fittings liaising with Product Development & Production Managers, ensuring company priorities are addressed and fittings are completed in line with critical dates.

Work with Product Developers and assistant Product developers in a thoughtful and collaborative manner to support development of a highly cohesive range. Working closely with the Design, Fabric & Buying & Merchandising team, to ensure the fit and sizing are in line with range plan and company demand

Working closely with the supply base to understand their strengths and capabilities, maintaining good & effective working relationships. Supporting the suppliers and internal teams during