We have an urgent vacancy for a temporary Garment Technologist, specialising in Women’s and Menswear multi-product to work with a leading fast fashion retail group. The contract is for 1-3 months whilst our Client recruits a permanent candidate for the vacancy.
Job summary:
Our Client’s QA team are looking for a confident individual to join the team as a Garment Technologist. To work alongside the buying team, implement and improve fit and quality, whilst working with a strong commercial attitude and fast pace to meet business KPIs
The role:
• Conduct fit sessions for own product area(s) in-house and at source, balancing speed and quality; making commercial decisions with confidence; owning the fitting process and inspiring trust and confidence from colleagues and suppliers.
• Sending clear, concise and accurate comments to suppliers; processing samples in a timely and agile manner, in line with KPI’s.
• Liaising with design, buying and suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs and improving quality.
• Contributing to initiatives to reduce customer returns.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, to implement standards to help with sealing at first fit.
• Implement brand standard sizing and quality standards as implemented by the brand strategy and handwriting.
• Promoting quality at all times, whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude.
The Candidate:
• Previous experience in Women’s and Menswear multi-product is essential, plus experience working in a fast paced environment.
• A technically-oriented qualification, preferably at degree level, is essential.
• Multi-product experience including fringe areas; ability to move between product areas.
• Confident and strong individual, with ability to manage their own fit sessions.
• Comprehensive understanding of fitting and fit issues is essential.
• Pattern cutting knowledge is very desirable alongside knowledge of grading and grade rules.
• Experience of working directly with factories, and thorough understanding of factory production, including work-flow and production control.
• First class communication skills.
• Keen interest in overseas travel desirable.
• Able to meet new challenges with a positive attitude.
• Strong time-management skills; able to prioritise tasks and change direction with agility.
• Confident using Outlook, Excel and Word. Keen to expand skill set as the role demands.