bout the role:
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s a Junior Garment Technologist, you will report to the Head of Technical and work closely with Design, Buying, Production, and Merchandising to support the delivery of a consistent, high-quality product across all categories.
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ou’ll play a key role in supporting the technical development process, contributing to fit sessions, updating specifications, and helping to ensure all products meet brand standards from development through to production. You’ll work across multiple product areas, assisting in managing timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment with the critical path.
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orking as part of a collaborative team, you’ll support day-to-day technical activities, maintain accuracy in documentation, and help ensure clear communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to build strong technical foundations while gaining exposure to the full product lifecycle in a fast-paced, design led environment.
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reas of responsibility:
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echnical Development & Fit Support
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ou’ll support the technical and design teams to ensure product fit, quality, and aesthetic standards are delivered consistently.
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- upport the Technical and Design teams to ensure the Fold aesthetic is achieved across all products
W- ith guidance from the Senior Garment Tech, support fit consistency across the collection, ensuring garments meet brand quality standards
A- ssist in the block development process across categories
W- ork closely with pattern cutters and graders to ensure construction methods are followed accurately by suppliers
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it Sessions & Product Development
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ou’ll play an active role in supporting fit sessions, learning best practice and gradually taking ownership of product areas.
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- ssist in fit meetings with Design, taking detailed notes and supporting follow-up actions
D- evelop your technical understanding to begin owning fit on selected product areas
E- nsure tech packs are updated with fit comments and measurement specifications, and communicated to suppliers in line with the critical path
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ritical Path & Product Tracking
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ou’ll help ensure technical processes remain on track, maintaining accuracy across product development stages.
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- aintain and update the sample stage tracker throughout the sealing process
S- upport adherence to the critical path, ensuring all updates and actions are completed on time
A- ssist in risk assessment of product, working closely with Buying and Production teams
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uality Control & Data Management
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ou’ll support quality processes and ensure accurate product data is maintained across systems.
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- anage the QC sample process, ensuring standards are met before production
U- pdate garment and care information on NetSuite for e-commerce use
M- aintain accuracy across product documentation and technical data
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eam Support
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ou’ll support the wider technical team with day-to-day activities, contributing to a collaborative and efficient working environment.
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- ssist with general technical team tasks, supporting smooth day-to-day operations
B- uild strong working relationships across Design, Buying, and Production
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bout You:
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ou’ll be a detail-focused and reliable technical professional, with a solid understanding of product and the ability to support fit, quality, and technical development across the collection, with:
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- olid technical background across multi-product categories
4- –5 years’ experience in a Garment Tech team, ideally within a premium fashion environment
E- xperience fitting garments, with a strong understanding of patterns and garment construction
W- orking knowledge of garment grading and specifications
S- trong understanding of premium product standards and execution
C- onfident communicator, able to collaborate effectively across teams
A- collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships with ease
K- een to continue developing technical skills and gaining confidence across the product lifecycle
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enefits and Perks:
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e believe great work happens when people feel supported, valued, and inspired—here’s how we make that happen:
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- 3 days holiday (25 days + bank holidays) + option to buy more!
P- ension scheme
S- alary sacrifice options (pension & childcare)
F- inancial wellbeing platform to support your goals
£- 1,250 annual The Fold gift voucher
B- ike to work scheme to save on bikes & equipment
E- mployee Assistance Programme (confidential wellbeing support when you need it)
E- ye care support
E- nhanced maternity pay
F- riends & family discount – enjoy 50% off full retail price
M- onthly social events, plus summer & Christmas parties
S- ummer Fridays for that early start to the weekend
F- ully stocked snack cupboards, fresh fruit, plus great coffee & tea
Opportunities to give back through volunteering with our charity partner, Smart Works
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hy The Fold:
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- brand with a clear point of view and a fiercely loyal customer base — you will be selling something you can believe in
O- pportunity to play a highly visible role in a growing premium fashion brand
D- irect exposure to the leadership team and key strategic initiatives
B- road and genuinely commercial remit with real influence on business performance
O- pportunity to help shape the next stage of international and operational growth
E- ntrepreneurial environment with high levels of ownership and autonomy
C- ollaborative culture with ambitious plans for the future
R- ecent investment from a new owner. The brand is at a new chapter of growth across both existing and new channels, and operates internationally.
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iversity and Inclusion:
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e promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.
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