We are looking for a Womenswear Garment Technologist for a premium Womenswear brand for 2-3 months. immediate start. The role is full-time, 2-3 days in the office based near Reading.

Please contact us if you are available!

The Role:

• Work with the design team on development and technical requirements/advise across new styles, fabrics, components and trims

• Demonstrate technical knowledge to support the quality of the brand

• Assist on compiling full tech packs for each style to issue to factories

• Attend fittings; accurately log comments in the tech packs to issue to the factories

• Adhere to best practice sample process flow chart

• Understand fabric technical specifications/ test reports and wash care requirements

• Liaise with factories in a professional and productive manner

• Adhere to the critical path and communicate daily with factories

• Collaborate with the design team on development of product samples co-ordinating

with pattern makers and other relevant parties to achieve desired aesthetics and fit

• Work with the team on garment, fabric and lab dip approvals and build strong

relationships with the suppliers and internal teams and stakeholders

• Assist with seasonal fabric sourcing and help to build upon our manufacturing bases

• Working across all product categories; softs, tailoring, knitwear and accessories.

The Candidate

• Holds a recognised qualification in garment design technology or similar related field

• Experience in a similar role is essential

• Knowledge of garment construction manufacture process, methods and textile properties are required

• Ability to solve problems that arise during product development process

• Confident, clear and professional communicator

• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload

• Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail

• Knowledge of and experience in working with premium womenswear is desirable

• Ability to update and work within the critical path

• Excel, numeracy and organisational skills

• CAD knowledge and design software is desirable

• Self-motivated and a team player