Job Description
Job Title: Senior Product Technologist - RTW (3-Month Contract)
Start Date: Ideally by 15 November 2025
Contract Duration: 14 November 2025 - 27 February 2026
Day Rate: £164 - £240 (Umbrella)
Location: SW1P 2AW, London (Fully office based)
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Product Technologist or SENIOR PT to join our Ready-to-Wear (RTW) team on a 3-month contract. This role will provide hands-on technical support during a period of high workload across November, December, and January. The ideal candidate will bring strong multi-product RTW experience, with knowledge of knitwear being a distinct advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the RTW team across all stages, from raw material development through to industrialisation (bulk).
- Help to reduce bulk production issues and drive improvements in product quality in line with company standards.
- Identify and implement cost engineering opportunities.
- Manage all fitting evaluations within the assigned RTW category, communicating amendments to manufacturers.
- Oversee garment testing processes internally and with external laboratories.
- Manage blocks and define constructional quality standards.
- Ensure all products conform to relevant standards and safety regulations.
- Maintain fit and quality consistency across collections.
- Troubleshoot test failures and propose technical solutions that maintain product integrity and aesthetics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Sourcing/Production, and Manufacturers.
Context & Rationale:
- This temporary position is required to relieve pressure on the existing team during a particularly demanding period, supporting key activities such as:
- AU26 SRS reviews and production sign-off
- Finalisation of the SU26 collection
- Outlet and uniform proto fittings
- Winter proto fittings
- Kubix testing