We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Garment Technologist to join the Technical team of a leading Designer Brand!
As Garment Technologist you will work directly with the other Garment Technologist and Senior Garment Technologist across all stages of the fitting process along with the creative director and design team.
Our client works in a fast-paced environment, so a willingness to learn, take part in all aspects of the fitting process, and a passion for your work are key. There is a lot of invaluable experience to be learned as part of this small team, so this is a great opportunity for the right candidate.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
• Relevant experience within Womenswear with a strong understanding of soft woven dresses
• Experience in leading fittings and recording & sending fit comments
• Understanding of pattern cutting, good knowledge of fabrics, technical components, and sewing techniques
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the critical path is honored.
• Experience within a luxury womenswear brand with fashion week experience preferred
• Experience reading and approving fabric/mill reports
• An understanding of complex garment construction, print, and embellishment
• Maintaining good relationships and communication with the supply base
• Tenacious, assertive, and determined attitude with excellent attention to detail
• Good negotiation, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Dedicated, hardworking, and committed person willing to progress as the company grows
• Travel may be required
Responsibilities include:
• Leading fit sessions from the initial design stage through to pre-production fitting alongside the design and creative director for assigned categories
• Ensuring clear fit comments and measurements are communicated to factories promptly considering design aesthetic, factory capability, and fabric end-use
• To ensure the supplier base submits measurement specs before fitting
• Ensure garments are measured before fitting
• Ensure minimum measurements are followed
• Ensure grading rules are followed and sizing is consistent across the collection
• Measure all samples to ensure measurements are to spec
• Maintain golden rules and minimum make standards to ensure quality standards are adhered to
• Ensure fit/design changes after SMS is communicated to relevant departments
• Signing off final pre-production fit with the creative director
• Awareness and management of key dates within the critical path for assigned categories across all fit stages
• Visiting the flagship store to review the latest delivery and liaise with the store manager for any fit/quality feedback
• Seasonal market research in fit, sizing, and finishing
• Good knowledge of fabric and trim testing. Ability to read and approve mill and lab test reports against testing manual
• Take responsibility for approving care label artwork
• Plan and organize all fit meetings including booking models
• Manage any quality issues that may arise
• Assess any consumer and wholesale returns
• Participate in seasonal imagery meeting to communicate any aesthetic changes to graphics prior to the Ecom launch
• Attend all pre-show fit meetings ensuring amends are carried out
• Assist in pre-show organisation including machinery booking and machinist schedule
This role is based in the East London office 5 days a week, working hours 9-6pm.