We have a mat cover vacancy with a leading British Brand, currently 4 months starting as soon as possible.
The role will be mainly office based but with the possibility of working from home 1-2 days a week if there are no in person meetings scheduled
Overview
This position is within the Technical Department and is aimed at a competent Womenswear Garment Technologist.
Skills required:
• Strong Technical knowledge of garment fitting, grading and construction.
• The ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources, both verbally and in writing.
• Good knowledge of fabrics, lab testing and assessment of results.
• Ability to work in structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment.
• Motivated to improve the product at every stage and strive for the highest achievable quality.
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. (Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator would be useful).
Key Responsibilities:
This role will cover all womenswear across the main ranges and occasionally collaborations.
• Advising key measurement and construction detailing to design/development packs to facilitate production of prototype samples
• Measuring and fitting all samples during the development process in collaboration with designer and product developer.
• Updating product packages with comprehensive fit comments and sample feedback, providing technical
instructions to the supply base.
• Inputting to the critical path from proto sample to bulk production in conjunction with the product development and production Planning team.
• Assessment and approval of all bulk fabric, prints and trims.
• Fitting and approval of bulk sealing samples, preparing graded size charts for production.
• Reviewing base and bulk test reports of all fabrics and trims and approving washcare instructions.
• Liaising with suppliers and factories during the production to ensure technical issues are supported with clear and timely decisions to ensure shipment dates are achieved.
• Assessing production/shipment samples meet all fit, quality, labelling and packaging requirements. Assessing final AQL inspection reports, liaising with the production department to facilitate the maintenance of required ex-factory dates.