Garment Technologist
Job Title: Garment Technologist
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5hrs per week
Location: Manchester M11
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 DOE
Permanent Opportunity!
My client is actively looking to recruit a Garment Technologist to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Garment Technologist to join a well established importer. Working closely with the design team and factories ensuring all work is approved and production runs efficiently and on time. Candidates should have a "can do" positive attitude and flexible way of working.
This is a great opportunity to work alongside some great well known clothing brands!!
The Role
- Measuring and fitting all samples during the development process in collaboration with designer / customer
- Developing size charts
- Sending clear comments to factories: Proto, SMS, PP, Shipment
- Updating product workbooks with comprehensive fit comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the supply base
- Ensuring samples are chased up and are on time to ensure critical path and delivery dates are met
- Attending fit sessions in-house
- Ensure that the garments are being produced to the required quality standard
- Reviewing AQL/ final inspections
- Investigate, evaluate and rectify any subsequent problems within the life of a product ensuring all relevant personnel are informed
- 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
- Liaising with designers and suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs and improving quality;
- Promoting quality at all times whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude
Essential Skills
- A technically oriented qualification
- A minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role in a fast-paced environment
- Multi-product experience, able to move between product areas with assurance
- Comprehensive knowledge of fitting and resolving of fit issues
Desirable Skills
- Pattern-cutting knowledge and practice is very desirable alongside the knowledge of grading and grade rules
- First-class communication skills; experience of working with different cultures and the challenges this can bring
- Able to work independently and as part of a team as the role requires
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook effectively
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Monday to Friday - In office
APPLY TODAY!
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The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Required skills
- E-commerce
- Garment Technologist
- Merchandiser
- Fashion Designer
- Patternmaker
- Fashion buyer
- Ratail Buyer
Reference: 52362073
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