Our Client is a highly successful and expanding brand. We have a vacancy for a Garment Technologist to join their busy team.

Job Description

As part of a rapidly growing business, you will have the opportunity to really push forwards the fit and the quality of the product. Whilst having the opportunity to take on different projects. You will also be involved in multiple areas of the business, with opinions that are genuinely appreciated and taken on board. This is the ideal role for someone who has strengths in multi-product areas and who really likes to take ownership of their role.

The Candidate

You will need to have previous experience in multi- product women’s wear garments. You would be required to work independently and take ownership of the fit process and drive forward quality. A strong technical knowledge of garment fitting, grading, and construction is essential.

You will need to have the ability to work in a structured and timely manner, within a team environment as well as on your own.

The role covers many product areas working on Women’s woven products, Knit, Jersey, Swim, Sports, Outerwear, Denim and Tailoring. You will need to have a good understanding of the fit and construction of all of these product types.

You will need to be able to work in a dynamic, fast passed environment. Taking on projects alongside everyday duties.

The role

Supporting design by advising measurements and construction details for specs.
Measuring samples and creating fit workbooks from 1st fit to seal to ensure the garments are correct to the Client’s requirements.
Checking grading for production to ensure consistency within the products.
Reviewing base and bulk test reports for garments and advising on and approving washing instructions.
Liaising with suppliers globally to support them in the fit and manufacture process, by providing clear instructions and support where needed.
The ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and manage information from a variety of teams.
Updating the critical path to provide measurements and key information for other team members.
Setting up new suppliers by providing documents that allow them to understand our expectations and requirements. Then working closely with these suppliers to ensure this is understood and followed.
Pushing forwards sustainability by joining seminars and networking with labs and suppliers to ensure we have the knowledge to continue to push this area.
Having a strong interest in the global fashion industry, keeping up to date with news reports so we are aware of potential ethical issues.
Working with suppliers to ensure audits are to standard and continually improved upon.
Analysis of Returns / Faulty products. Organise QC at the Warehouse. With the objective to reduce the overall Returns rate