Are you a hands on and enthusiastic garment technologist ready for your next step managing your
own product categories? Do you love working on multi product? Then this might be the role for
you!
We are looking for a Garment Technologist to join the Product Team of a highly successful streetwear brand. With an opportunity for hybrid working of studio and home, we are looking for someone who is excited to take ownership of all technical aspects of their own product categories as well as support the team on sample management.
The role consists of managing all garment technical aspects of your own product categories from
spec creation through development, production and quality control.
Role & Responsibilities:
Works across multi collections including womenswear, menswear, unisex, curve, accessories, collaborations and lifestyle product
Product categories will account for approximately 50% of the collection include jersey and accessories and, other categories will be flexible depending on preferences and experience, e.g. knitwear, outerwear, denim or wovens
Manages the technical side of product lifecyle from initial launch through to finished production
Reviews product samples for measurements against spec, construction, intended use, fabric suitability, design aesthetic and functionality
Leads fit sessions for own product categories and send detailed fit comments to the suppliers
Issue full graded specs for all products
Reviews base and bulk fabric test reports, bulk fabrics, wash care instructions and risk assessment of all product
Reviews AQL reports and conducts quality checks on bulk production when required
Assists Senior Garment Technologist on technical strategy projects
Works closely with Design, Product and Merchandising to tight critical path deadlines
Keeps seasonal trackers up to date with samples received, fit comments issued, fabric compositions, testing status, wash care instructions and bulk approval
Conducts supplier visits in UK, Europe and the Far East along with UK warehouse visits (covid pending…)
Reports into Senior Garment Technologist and Product Manager
Requirements
Relevant multi-product experience working as a Garment Technologist
Ability to confidently manage fit sessions and testing for own product category
Excellent understanding of garment construction, particularly jersey
Knowledge and understanding of garment grading and pattern cutting
Incredibly organised and exceptional multi tasker
Confident with Microsoft Excel and ideally Adobe Illustrator
Womenswear experience is essential and experience with other categories including curve, menswear, unisex and an understanding of sustainability would be ideal