Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Ladieswear and Menswear
Job Ref: TGN5247
The Company:
Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Garment Technologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Garment Technologist to work on our brands across men’s and ladies multi-product clothing. Working closely with the design team, merchandisers and factories ensuring all work is approved and production runs efficiently and on time.
The Role:
- Measuring and fitting all samples during the development process in collaboration with
designer / customer - Developing size charts
- Sending clear comments to factories: Proto, SMS, PP, Shipment
- Updating product workbooks with comprehensive fit comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the supply base
- Ensure that the garments are being produced to the required quality standard
- Liaising with suppliers and factories during the production to ensure technical issues are supported with clear and timely decisions to ensure shipment dates are achieved
- Consulting with designers and suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs and improving quality.
- Always promoting quality whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude
- Working to a critical path to ensure that the development process is smooth and that the ex-factory dates are maintained.
- Knowledge of testing and compliance needed.
Skills Required:
- Comprehensive knowledge of fitting and resolving of fit issues
- Pattern-cutting knowledge and practice is very desirable alongside the knowledge of grading and grade rules
- First-class communication skills: experience of working with different cultures and the challenges this can bring
- Able to work independently and as part of a team as the role requires
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook effectively
- A minimum of 3+ years’ experience within a similar role in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel overseas to suppliers if required