Garment Technologist & Pattern Grader
Location: Preston (Office-Based)
Salary: Competitive - Based on Experience
Are you a talented Garment Technologist or Pattern Grader with a passion for precision and creativity?
Join a thriving, well-established manufacturer, retailer, and supplier of specialist apparel as they continue to lead the way in innovative design and high-quality production.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving forward new design ranges, ensuring excellence in pattern creation, grading, and garment development.
About this Garment Tech Role
As a Garment Technologist & Pattern Grader, you will use your technical expertise and creative flair to:
Grade patterns and create/adapt blocks from scratch.
Work from customer drawings to produce production-ready patterns.
Convert patterns between CAD systems while maintaining accuracy.
Rework historical patterns and ensure consistency across grading systems.
Conduct customer fit sessions and provide advice on garment sizing.
Collaborate with design, production, and factory teams to ensure designs balance creativity with commercial viability.
Stay ahead of trends by working at pace to explore new materials and future opportunities.
Garment Tech Key Responsibilities
Grading and creating patterns using CAD software and manual techniques.
Translating customer specifications into precise, production-ready patterns.
Supporting the design team with creative input for ...