Garment technologists choose the right fabrics and designs for manufacturers to make clothes at a set cost.
£16,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
38 to 40 a week
evenings occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in garment technology or fashion design.
You'll usually need:
You could start with a college course before applying for a job as a garment technology assistant. Relevant courses include:
You'll usually need:
You can get into this job through an advanced apprenticeship in fashion and textiles.
You could also do a fashion and textiles product technologist higher apprenticeship, or specialise in technical textiles through a higher apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start as a garment technology assistant after completing a qualification in fashion or textiles. You would do further training on the job to become a technologist.
You can find out more about working and training in garment technology through the British Fashion Council.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could work in a creative studio or in an office.
With experience, you could become a senior technologist, quality controller or technical production manager.
You could also move into research or teaching in a university fashion and textiles department.
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