QA Garment Technologist

Job Description    

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Garment Technologist to join the Quality Assurance team at LEGiT. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, grading, modifying, and maintaining garment standards and requirements that accurately reflect design intent, fit requirements, and maintaining brand standards.
• This role plays a critical part in the product development process by ensuring that garments are production-ready, commercially viable, and aligned with quality, fit, and meet customer requirements. The Garment Technologist will work closely with Buyers, CMT's, QA, Distribution Centre and Suppliers to support the successful development and manufacturing of apparel products.

Qualifications    

• Relevant qualification in Clothing Production, Fashion Design, Garment Technology, Textile Technology, Quality Assurance, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Garment Technologist within the apparel retail, fashion, sourcing, or garment manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with Ladieswear, Intimate apparel, Footwear or Accessories will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of garment manufacturing processes, fabric performance, garment construction, and quality standards.
• Experience conducting fit evaluations, sample reviews, understanding technical packs and supplier communication.
• Knowledge of critical path management and the apparel product development process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems will be advantageous.
• Experience in apparel manufacturing and bulk production is highly advantageous.
• Experience working with technical specifications, approved samples, and garment measurements.
• Experience working directly with local and/or international suppliers and factories.
• Retail or fashion industry experience preferred.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Valid Drivers’ Licence 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English.

Key Responsibilities    

• Develop, maintain, and manage technical packs, garment specifications, measurement charts, and construction standards throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Review design briefs and product specifications to ensure garments are technically feasible, commercially viable, and aligned with brand requirements.
• Evaluate prototype, fit, pre-production and bulk production samples against approved specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct fit sessions and provide clear, detailed fit comments and corrective actions to suppliers to achieve the required fit and appearance.
• Assess garment construction, measurements, workmanship, fabric performance, and trim applications to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate closely with Buyers, Designers, Quality Assurance teams, and Suppliers throughout the product development and production process.
• Monitor sample submissions and supplier performance to ensure adherence to critical path timelines and on-time delivery.
• Identify fit, quality, and manufacturing issues and proactively recommend solutions to minimise risk and improve first-time approval rates.
• Ensure products comply with company quality requirements, regulatory legislative standards, testing protocols, and product safety requirements.
• Review and approve measurement specifications, grading, and size consistency across product categories.
• Checking measurements, construction, seams, stitching, trims, finishes, fabric, colour, print, labelling, and packaging against approved specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of fit comments, technical specifications, sample approvals, quality concerns, and product revisions.
• Analyse recurring supplier, fit, and quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve product quality and consistency.
• Stay informed of industry best practices, garment construction techniques, fabric innovations, and quality assurance developments.

Deadline:5th November,2026