Location: London

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGS1350

The Company:

A reliable and passionate Sample Room Manager is required to join an established fashion supplier to the high street retailers. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to join a friendly team who supply mid – high end products to Retailers.

The Role:

• Manage and lead the sample room team.
• Manage clients
• Maintain the sample room in a clean, organized, and professional manner.
• Work with the Design team to identify, prioritize, and schedule the development and completion of identified concept samples.
• Maintain compliance for equipment maintenance schedules.
• Maintain real time awareness of and be able to report on progress of all deliverables.
• Maintain accountability for all fabrics, trims, and sundry inventories.
• Maintain complete records of all samples and sample room activities.
• Report monthly expenditures inclusive of but not limited to hours worked by team members, utilization of materials and supplies, requests for replenishment, and all deliverables.
• Be a competent problem solver who can deal with ambiguity
• Be creative and informing and drive for results

Skills Required:

• Extensive experience in Apparel sample making
• Extensive experience in all aspects of apparel fabrication and assembly
• Ability to operate all apparel manufacturing tools and machinery
• A knowledge of and ability to work with computerized pattern making equipment (beneficial but not essential)
• Complete understanding of fit, balance, and aesthetic goals of the brand
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and manage multinational apparel teams