Who will I be working with and where?

Your direct team members will be in our design studio in East London – Mirror Works Stratford, approximately a 2-minute walk from Pudding Mill Lane DLR station. You will work from there a minimum of 3 days a week and you’ll work directly within the technical department alongside the Design and Development team. They have an office in Istanbul and warehouses around the world that you will liaise with at times. You’ll report to the Fit & Quality Manager/ Chief Product Officer.

What will my day-to-day look like?

• Likely to be working on products such as Jersey dresses/tops/bottoms/leggings/knitwear/lingerie swimwear. May have some woven products to work on, such as denim/tailoring etc.
• Drive fit sessions with a focus on pushing the boundaries of garment comfort and functionality. Focused on garment fit and fabric/trim functionality.
• Accurately dictate/record fit comments, annotate fit photos for clarity and ensure seamless communication with suppliers. All fit comments are to be processed on the PLM system. Candidate must be confident to use such systems.
• Measuring and quality-checking products where necessary before fittings.
• Approval of AQL reports with supply base. Carrying out ad hoc quality checks with any stock if complaints arise/when necessary.
• Working on approval of shipment samples for your product categories, ensuring to maintain the agreed fit and quality level against sealed Pre-Production samples.
• Creating initial specifications for new products. Working alongside the PD team to ensure the correct fabric and trims are selected for desired specifications.
• Carrying out model measuring at the start of each fit session to ensure your fit comments are in line with sizing expectations.
• Senior-level experience in reading lab test reports and problem-solving issues as they arise. Approving test reports before bulk cutting and care labels.
• Support in the creation and maintenance of internal processes and documents including manuals, grading and process documents.
• Liaising with the Product Development team to ensure the technical critical path is running on time.
• Clear communication with the supplier base via email and VC.
• Keeping the critical path up to date with technical milestones.

The Ideal candidate 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of grade fitting and amending specifications based on fitting data.
• Creative problem-solving and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Accurate measuring and fitting skills, including running fit sessions.
• Understanding of garment construction, patterns, fabrics, and trims.
• Ability to fix fit issues and identify problems in patterns.
• Knowledge of fabrications and experience with test reports and care label approvals.
• Familiar with managing critical paths and proficient in Excel/PLM.
• Proactive in fast-paced environments; experienced at Senior Technologist level, especially with plus size and fuller bust.
• Knowledge of international compliance, sustainable fabrics, and product labelling.
• Experience in measuring models and conducting AQL quality checks with international suppliers.
• worked on plus ranges also

Desirable but not mandatory:

• Experience with lingerie & swimwear products, adaptive wear/mastectomy bras, nursing bras and any other specialist product.
• Experience with accessory products.

What’s in it for you?

• 50% discount on all  products right from day one!
• Life Insurance x3 of Your Salary
• Mental Well-being App: free therapist sessions, guided meditations, and personal growth courses – because your mental health matters.
• Pension Scheme: pension scheme after completing your probation period, ensuring a secure financial future.
• Private Health Insurance with Aviva: comprehensive private health insurance, including dental and optical reimbursement, routine services, and GP-referred services, all available after passing probation.
• Eye Care Vouchers: eye care vouchers to ensure your optical health is well looked after.
• 33 Days Holiday
• Friendly and Informal Work Environment: immerse yourself in a friendly and informal work environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

 PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE UK .

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates only suitable candidates will be responded too.