Senior Womenswear Garment Technologist

An exciting opportunity has come up for a womenswear garment technologist to join a fast-paced UK retailer in its Bangladesh based office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a UK or European-based Garment Technologist looking to take on an international role, working directly with design, merchandising, pattern cutting, sampling and production teams to deliver high-quality womenswear collections for the fast fashion market.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular live fit sessions on female fit models within the office.
• Lead fit assessments across a broad range of womenswear categories, including dresses, tops, trousers, skirts, tailoring and jersey.
• Assess garment fit, balance, proportions, measurements, construction and overall appearance.
• Provide clear, accurate and commercially focused fitting comments.
• Work closely with pattern cutters and sample machinists to achieve the required fit and construction standards.
• Review and approve samples through all stages of development, including proto, fit, SMS, PP and production samples.
• Manage size specifications, grading and measurement tolerances.
• Identify and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure garments are suitable for fast fashion production, balancing fit, quality, cost and speed to market.
• Liaise with overseas buyers and technical teams to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and achieved.
• Monitor quality standards and support production teams in resolving technical problems.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Womenswear Garment Technologist within fashion retail, sourcing or garment manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of the UK and European womenswear market.
• Extensive experience in live model fitting and fit evaluation.
• Confident assessing fit on female models and communicating technical corrections.
• Excellent knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working within a fast fashion environment with tight critical paths and demanding deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multicultural teams.
• Highly organised, practical and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, office-based role in Bangladesh.

Relocation Package

This position is specifically aimed at an experienced British or European expatriate who is willing to relocate to Bangladesh.

A competitive expatriate package will be offered, including:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Relocation assistance.
• Accommodation or housing allowance.
• International travel arrangements.
• Visa and work permit support.
• Additional expatriate benefits to be discussed.