Gloria Jeans Group of Companies is hiring a Garment Technologist / Technical Designer in Dubai to own fit development, ensure construction and technical accuracy, manage tech packs, partner with Design, Buying, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams, resolve quality issues with QA, communicate technical feedback to suppliers and factories, and support production readiness across the brand’s fashion, footwear, and accessories portfolio.
About the Company — Gloria Jeans Group Heritage
Founded: 1988 as a denim manufacturer, now a leading fashion retailer
Brand Portfolio: Gloria Jeans, Gee Jay, and Ready! Steady! Go!
Product Range: Clothing, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and children
Market Presence: Established fashion retail group across the Middle East
Culture: Fashion that is inspiring, accessible, and constantly evolving
 Career Impact & Technical Design Opportunity
Strategic Location: Dubai — regional hub for fashion retail and sourcing in the Middle East
Multicultural Exposure: Work with international teams and projects across the region
Technical Ownership: Lead fit development across Men’s, Women’s, Kid’s, and Accessories categories
Career Growth:Â Build a technical design career in a dynamic, fast-moving fashion retail environment
Position Overview
The Garment Technologist / Technical Designer role at Gloria Jeans Group is responsible for ensuring fit, construction, quality, and technical accuracy of products from development through production. You will partner closely with Design, Buying, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams to translate creative concepts into well-fitting, functional, and comfortable garments that meet brand standards, costing targets, and production timelines across multiple categories.
Why This Role Matters:Â As Garment Technologist at Gloria Jeans Group, you own fit development for a heritage fashion brand founded in 1988, work across Men’s, Women’s, Kid’s, and Accessories categories, maintain technical accuracy through detailed tech packs and grading standards, partner directly with Design, Buying, Sourcing, and QA teams, gain international exposure with multicultural teams across the Middle East, and advance your career in a growing fashion retail group with three established brands.
Key Responsibilities
Fit & Fit Development
- Own fit development across product categories including Men’s, Women’s, Kid’s, and Accessories
- Conduct fit sessions on live models, dress forms, or 3D fitting systems
- Analyse fit issues and propose clear, technically sound solutions
- Approve fit samples and ensure grading consistency across the full size range
Technical Specifications & Documentation
- Create and maintain detailed tech packs covering measurements, grading, and construction details
- Document stitch types, seam finishes, and fabric, elastic, and trim specifications
- Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, complete, and kept up to date
- Manage sample comments, revisions, and approvals through every development stage
Construction & Quality Assurance
- Ensure products meet brand guidelines for comfort, support, durability, and appearance
- Partner with QA teams to resolve fit, quality, and construction issues during development
- Support quality resolution during live production runs
Collaboration & Vendor Communication
- Work closely with Design to preserve design intent while ensuring functional fit
- Partner with Buying and Merchandising to align technical execution with cost and margin targets
- Communicate clear, actionable technical feedback to suppliers and factories
- Support vendor onboarding and capability assessment where required
Critical Path & Production Support
- Manage fit and sample approvals within critical path timelines
- Review pre-production samples and provide production readiness approvals
- Support bulk production by resolving technical or quality challenges quickly
System & Process Management
- Maintain accurate technical data in PLM or product management systems
- Track fit approval statuses and sample progress across all categories
- Support continuous improvement of fit standards, blocks, and sizing frameworks
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Fashion Design or a related field
Experience Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Technical Designer, Garment Technologist, or similar role
- Experience conducting fit sessions and working directly with suppliers and factories
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of fit development, grading, and garment construction
- Proven ability to create and manage detailed tech packs
- Familiarity with PLM systems, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Professional level of English
About Gloria Jeans Group of Companies
Join a fashion retail group founded in 1988 as a denim manufacturer, now grown into one of the leading fashion retailers offering clothing, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and children through the Gloria Jeans, Gee Jay, and Ready! Steady! Go! brands. The company blends heritage craftsmanship with modern retail innovation, offering technical design professionals a chance to shape fit and quality across a diverse, multi-brand portfolio in Dubai.
Career Excellence: Build a technical design career with international exposure, multicultural teams, and a comprehensive benefits package in a dynamic fashion retail environment.
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Who Should Apply?
- Technical Designers:Â With 3+ years of fit development and tech pack experience
- Garment Technologists:Â From fashion retail or apparel manufacturing backgrounds
- Fit Specialists:Â Experienced in live model, dress form, or 3D fit sessions
- Product Development Professionals:Â With PLM system experience and vendor communication skills
- Fashion Design Graduates:Â Seeking a hands-on technical career in a heritage fashion brand
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