Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGN5117

THE COMPANY:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Garment Technologist to join a fast fashion Ladieswear suppliers who have been established for over 30 years. The company create fashion ranges for high-street & online retailers including ASOS, New Look, Missguided, Lipsy etc. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 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 runs 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 3^rd 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 2-5 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 ones own initiative along with being a team player.