Garment Technician - Technical-development oriented
About the job
- A diploma in Textile or Clothing is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a buying office environment is required.
- Strong technical knowledge of garment sewing, construction, fitting, and grading is required.
- Good command of English is required.
- Computer literacy is required.
- Manage product-development sample requirements generated during order progression.
- Process incoming technical samples and provide advice on construction and technical improvements.
- Work with technicians in France and vendors to provide technical input and improvements in sewing, construction, fitting, and grading.
- Understand and interpret technical file requirements and communicate them to vendors and factories.
- Measure and fit all samples, accurately recording measurements and deviations.
- Issue technician comments on DOC4 Excel files on Counfit and Collection samples within the required timeline, following order-progress priorities set by the Merchandising Department.
- Support pre-production control for PMA and key styles when required by checking pre-production samples for fit and workmanship.
- Seal collection samples and sign final measurement charts for production and final inspection.
- Enter sample approval or rejection dates and comments into the IT system when necessary.
- Carry out duties in conjunction with the Kiabi France technical team and cooperate to ensure adherence to Kiabi norms and accurate information transfer.
- Communicate between Kiabi, the production engineer, and suppliers, factories, and vendors.
- Follow up on the delegation program.
About the company
KIABI offers affordable fashion for the whole family, with a focus on low-cost ready-to-wear. Its product lines are designed in France by an in-house team of 56 fashion designers, and the company sells through a network of more than 505 shops worldwide. The fashion ranges are created in-house and then produced to be accessible and easy to wear for people of all ages and nationalities. The company operates with a straightforward business model: make simple, universal clothing at low prices and keep costs down by managing design in-house and selling through a large retail network. Compared with competitors, KIABI stands out thanks to its large global presence, French design origin, and emphasis on universality and joie de vivre in its branding, aiming to be the go-to source for affordable family fashion. Its goal is to keep fashion accessible for everyone while growing its international reach and maintaining French design sensibilities.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hem, France
Founded
1978
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 revenue reached €2.5 billion, up 8%, despite textile-market weakness.
- Kiabi targets 40 2026 openings, seven new markets, and Argentina entry.
- Ekstract launched February 2026; Spain kept expanding with its 74th store.
What critics are saying
- The 2023 €100 million fraud scandal still stains trust and partner confidence.
- Revelio says headcount fell 9.2% to 10,268 by March 2026.
- Kiabi skipped city-center openings after Naples; margin pressure limits format flexibility.
What makes KIABI unique
- Kiabi built a family-first platform: apparel, home, shoes, resale, and B2B.
- Kolors stores and compact formats broaden reach without relying on premium malls.
- Beebs and Micolet embed resale inside Kiabi’s retail and app ecosystem.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Work Hours
- Training Programs
- Childcare Support
- Meal Benefits
- Commuter Benefits