Garment Technologist – Luxury Adventure Apparel (Cape Town)

About the role

A growing luxury safari and outdoor apparel brand is looking for an experienced Garment Technologist to help develop premium apparel designed for adventure. The role drives technical excellence from development through to the final product, working closely with Design, Merchandising and Supplier teams. The position is based in Cape Town and is open to South African citizens only.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and refine garment specifications, construction and fit standards.
• Drive consistent product quality throughout the critical path.
• Analyse garments against brand standards and customer feedback.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers so each garment delivers on fit, function, quality and performance.

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Clothing Management, Fashion Design or similar.
• 5+ years of garment technology experience within manufacturing or retail.
• Experience with premium outdoor, menswear or ladieswear brands is advantageous.
• Strong garment construction and patternmaking knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Self-managed, detail-oriented and customer-focused.