Location: Leicester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM2011

The Company:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Knitwear Garment Technologist to join an established clothing company who supply the High Street retailers. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and 1-2 years experience in a similar role.

The Role:

• Reporting to and working alongside the Technical Manager and Fabric Tech Manager.
• Ensure that garments are being produced to the required quality standard
• Measuring garments and ensuring that manufacturing is measured within tolerance.
• Discussing new designs with the design department and Merchandisers and help decide on the best way to manufacture them.
• Work out size specifications and plan how new garments will be made up by producing initial and graded size charts.
• Monitoring the production of sample garments and initiate any changes to the designs to fit manufacturing requirements.
• Liaising with customers and clients and work with Far East Factories and high street stores.
• Liaising with colleagues with regards to ideas and changes that can be made to improve the garment.
• Other duties as required.

Skills Required:

• MUST have 2 years experience in a similar role working with knitwear
• Ideally have a Fashion/Clothing Technology degree (or similar).
• Experience working with factories abroad in particular Turkey and the far east.
• Working knowledge of testing and fabric performance requirements.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle due to location.
• Ideally have worked for a supplier.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to also work on own initiative.
• Ability to travel as and when required to meet with Buyers and suppliers.