Location: London

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGS1451

The Company:

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Garment Technologist to join an established supplier of ladies fashion to the high street retailers and grocers.

The Role:

• Carrying out garment fits for ladieswear, taking note of required alterations for the desired fit of the garment.
• Working with soft separates and woven’s.
• Mainly office based with travel throughout London to meet clients.
• Working to a 6 – 8-week lead time.
• Communicating fit comments and sample amendments to suppliers and factories in a clear, concise and timely manner, working to the critical path.
• Working out size specifications, issuing tech packs and graded specs to the factory.
• Carrying out quality evaluations to ensure that the bulk production meets required specifications.
• Carrying out checks for bulk production, comparing with approved fits/specs and ensuring that the fit is consistent across the range, making sure that garments meet quality and standards needed.
• Documenting all changes and fit adjustments, comments and measurements systematically.
• Ensuring all technical details/updates are passed over to merchandising so that critical paths can be kept up to date.
• Conducting investigations if bulk is not as per approvals, liaising with suppliers and factories on required changes.
• Processing claims if the bulk is not as per approval/the product is not moving fast/returns are high.
• Ensuring all suppliers follow supplier compliance.
• Reading and providing advice on test reports and the suitability of fabrics.
• Working alongside Designers, Buyers and Merchandisers to improve production efficiency and quality.
• Liaising with suppliers involved in the production process.

Skills Required:

• MUST HAVE a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Relevant qualification at degree or equivalent level in fashion and textiles.
• Working within a ladies supplier is advantageous.
• Must have worked with Woven’s and Soft Separates.
• Experience of fitting, grading, pattern adjustments, garment construction and quality standards.
• Knowledge of production methods.
• Understanding of textile properties.
• Proven ability to convey technical detail clearly.
• Proficient user of Illustrator, Photoshop or any other CAD programs and Microsoft and Excel.
• Exceptional communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Travel when required to factories.