Garment Technologist

OMNES is a fast-growing London label that’s changing the face of sustainable fashion. Responsibly produced and affordably priced, it’s a much-needed antidote to the disposable approach of big name fast-fashion brands, offering up clothes that are considered and impeccably made without costing the planet.

Your skills & Experience

• A technically oriented qualification at degree level is preferred, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, in similar roles.

• Comprehensive understanding of the whole fit process, fitting garments and resolving fit issues across multiple categories.

• The ability to move confidently between product areas, with experience in Soft Wovens, Denim, Jersey wear and Knitwear essential. 

• A full understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, factory machinery and manufacturing processes.

• Clear communication skills, both written and oral.

• Experience liaising directly with factories and working with different cultures.

• Understanding of fabric construction is essential, with knowledge in sustainability both in fabrics and manufacturing processes an advantage.

• Experienced in understanding and advising on fabric testing and reports.

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team, as the role requires.

• Strong time-management skills; able to stay on critical path deadlines, proactively chasing fits as needed.

• Confident using Outlook, Excel & Word; and the ability to create tech packs.

• Detail orientated, with a high level of accuracy in work.

• Comfortable working in a growing and evolving environment.

Main responsibilities include:

• Conducting in house fit sessions

• Fast and efficient worker whilst never compromising quality

• Recommending commercial decisions with confidence

• Owning the fitting process and inspiring trust and confidence with the team

• Analysing technical issues accurately, checking for fit discrepancies and sending clear, concise, and accurate comments to suppliers; processing samples in a timely and in line with KPIs.

• Liaising with Design, Buying & suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs & improving quality.

• Ensuring sustainable compliance with fibre composition labelling regulations, assessing risk, managing relevant testing; recording & resolving non-compliance effectively and efficiently

• Contributing to initiatives to reduce customer returns: analysing data & implementing solutions, investigating fit issues at style level when rate of returns is over target range.

• Always Promoting quality, whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude.

• Delivering continuous improvement and creative solutions.