Garment Technologist

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Design and Development team at CRAIG GREEN. The successful candidate should be self-motivated, organised and looking to develop their skills within a dynamic and fast-paced creative environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Proto / Sampling Stage:

• Support design in the development of product, maintaining required aesthetic and integrity, with the aim of reducing cost and improving quality
• Provide input for efficient factory allocation
• Developing and maintain block archive for future seasons

Production:

• Organise and manage SMS fit, measuring all samples and noting discrepancies ahead of fit
• Take and manage notes from SMS fit to launch PPS
• Ensure production sign off is as Design intentions so the supplier can effectively and efficiently deliver it
• Manage PPS process and sign off, in line with critical path
• Manage PP pattern amends with in-house pattern cutters - create pattern cutter working schedule in line with production critical path
• Amend tech packs/update size charts
• Ensure garment construction methods are maintained
• Execute continuous quality assessment 
• Visit stores after garments have been delivered, to inspect quality and follow up with reporting
• Manage Quality Control for production arrivals 
• Partake in risk assessment sessions
• Flag and manage risk in fabric construction, trim risk, fabric testing, care labels and disclaimers
• Challenge grading to ensure best fit, manage production grading rules
• Management of garment tech manual
• Update production costings following PPS sign off

Qualifications: 

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in pattern cutting and garment technology
• Comprehensive understanding of all menswear categories, fitting and fit issues is essential
• Experience in working directly with factories required
• Good CAD skills
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Zedonk
• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task 
• Ability to work well in a team setting as well as independently