Senior Garment Technologist

Key Responsibilities:

• Measuring, assessing and fitting samples prior to fit sessions and to ensure quality standards are adhered to
• Managing Customer fit sessions to ensure accuracy of information and product
• Internally fit product for all self-approving Customers and reporting back to the department Garment Technologist with comments
• Providing clear instructions to overseas factories with amendment images/drawings where necessary
• Approve grading based on the customer’s grading rules
• Managing test reports and working with factories to improve standards. Approving fabric testing and care labels
• Managing product development in line with critical path- monitoring and updating product status
• Check the inspection reports from our QC team overseas
• Resolve any issues with the sales/ production team
• Checking fabrics and trims on Production Samples to ensure they are within approved quality and appearance
• Having overall responsibility for the development of garments from order through to production ensuring they perform to customer spec and quality
• Good knowledge about pattern cutting and amendments
• Good knowledge about the construction of the garment
• Working closely with the design department

The Candidate:

• Well organised and methodical approach to work, driven by attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to the task at hand
• Exemplary communication skills
• Knowledge of techniques and type of stitching in order to improve the overall wear and tear
• Good understanding of grading
• Experienced in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel
• 2 years minimum work experience as a garment tech, ideally at another premium brand
• Great Prospects and Opportunities