A new role with a leading lifestyle Brand!
Purpose:
To manage the cross-functionally aspects of garment/product specifications, construction, fits and quality from concept/design to pre-production, and shipment stages within the confines of the business-critical path.
To manage and support the Junior Garment Technologist
Key Accountabilities:
• Manage the research and risk assessment of fabric selections, and garment constructions, and developing fit for purpose, right first-time product with the X-Functional team at development/presales periods.
• Manager the development of base blocks/fits
• Overseeing and implementing the grading and tolerance rules of cross category styles on all size specifications.
• Work closely with the Design teams to review Proto samples and Salesman samples for all aspects of design specification, fits, colours, fabrics, and branding.
• With the Junior Garment Technologist manage the tech packs created by Design team taking full ownership of the product lifecycle into bulk production.
• Responsible for the management of fit, quality & right first time on time delivery for their assigned product categories.
• Lead product/garment Fit Sessions with the relevant X-Functional team members to review all aspects of products.
• Analyse and advise on technical fit issues, assisting the Junior Garment Technologist whilst communicating accurate comments to suppliers.
• Working closely with the X-functional team to review, create and submit accurate comments product comments and maintain workbooks
• Oversee the analysis, and approval of all bulk fabrics, bulk trims, and bulk print/embroidery strike-offs during pre-production stages.
• Oversee the analysis and approval all relevant product/fabric test reports including reviewing subsequent care label artworks during pre-production stages
• Manage inhouse wash tests/quality tests as part of the ongoing risk assessment of product during development and pre-production phases of critical path.
• Oversee the comments for PP/Gold Seal for each supplier, within the specified timelines and ensuring product is approved for all detailed construction and that all previous design/production comments have been adhered too.
• Ensure all product information/approvals/comments are accurately updated into the business and department critical paths- ensuring any decisions are commercial/consider wider impacts to the business.
• Manage relevant wearer trials to ensure quality standards are maintained, keep an accurate logging system for these trails.
• Manage the returns and faulty reports on a weekly basis. Analysing the data and resolving/highlighting any quality issues with suppliers and implementing solutions
• Working with the Management Team to highlight any potential issues with regards to quality/potential risks to maintain and elevate quality standards.
• Manage the supplier compliance
• Support on QC checks as and when required on landed goods in the warehouse.
• Undertake audits by spot checking products and reporting on findings.
• Provide support to other departments/team members when required in UK and on trips.
• Seasonal X-Functional store-checks/visits and reports
• Manage the supplier relations via email, phone, or other communication tools, clarifying queries and solving problems to maintain a strong and professional relationships.
• Attend weekly meetings to discuss progress of critical path by style and inform dept. managers of any risks to product and timelines.
• Keep aware of prevailing trading standards and testing requirements where applicable to ensure products compliance alongside dept. managers.
Requirements:
• A technically oriented fashion qualification, preferably at degree level, is essential, with experience of a similar role in a fast-paced fashion environment.
• Experience managing junior team members is preferable
• Multi-product experience: ability to move between product areas with assurance across both Womenswear, Menswear, and potentially accessories.
• Experience of working directly with factories, and understanding of factory production, workflow, production control, and equipment
• Pattern-cutting knowledge is desirable; knowledge of grading and grade rules is essential.
• Thorough understanding of garment construction, fabric technology & testing
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team and support Junior team members
• A positive attitude towards challenges and implementing solutions.
• Strong time-management skills; able to prioritise tasks & be flexible.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Clear concise communication is a must both written and verbally.
• Confident using Outlook and Excel