Garment Technologist

Description:

THE COMPANY:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Garment Technologist to join a fast fashion Ladieswear supplier. The company create fashion ranges for high-street & online retailers. The ideal candidate will have 2 years’ + experience working in a similar role, have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and be able to work well on their own and as part of a team.

BENEFITS:

Flexi-working hours.

25 days holiday

On-site parking.

Opportunity to progress.

THE ROLE:

Working with designers/account managers creating first size spec for sampling and costing.

Work closely with the Merchandiser to ensure critical path dates are reached and updated on a daily basis.

Attending handovers and highlighting at handover any foreseeable issues.

Liaising with customers and overseas factories.

Responsible for attending fit meetings - relaying issues / comments to the overseas factories.

Produce clear and detailed technical specifications.

Ensure that all fit samples and production run smoothly.

Measuring development, fit samples, pre-production samples and production samples ensuring these are to the required quality and measurement.

Ensure all technical information is kept up to date with customer requirements and manuals and communicated to factories.

Have the ability to read and advice on test reports to the customers’ requirements.

Have an understanding on care labels based on the fabric.

Checking 3rd party inspections ensuring these are to the customers’ requirements.

Carry out checks for bulk stock, compare with approved production sample/spec for own brand.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Have a minimum of 2 + years’ experience in a similar role.

Have a degree in Fashion Technology or experience working within the supply chain.

Understanding of garment construction.

Highly organised & attentive to detail.

Strong Excel skills.

An understanding of pattern cutting /grading is desirable.

Knowledge of sustainability is preferred but not essential.

Ability to work under pressure and to key deadlines.

Able to work on one’s own initiative along with being a team player.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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