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Garment Technologist
We have a great opportunity for a Garment Technologist to join our team. Reporting to the Technical Manager and working closely with the design team on multi-categories, ensuring all products meet our fit and quality standards. You will be working in a fast-moving environment and need to be self-motivated, organised, flexible and able to prioritise a busy workload.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role. Knowledge of denim, knitwear and jersey product would be beneficial.
Part time applicants also considered.
Job role
- Responsible for all aspects of garment quality assurance and fit, from 1st sample to production approval.
- Lead fit sessions for own product area working in close collaboration with the Design team.
- Risk assess product, ensuring construction, design and fabrics are fit for purpose.
- Work with the Design team to develop new product through spec / workbook creation as needed.
- Work with Sourcing and Design to manage costs whilst maintaining brand handwriting and quality standards.
- Provide clear and accurate fit comments to suppliers within critical path deadlines.
- Manage testing and safety standards ensuring all products meet minimum and legal requirements including labelling.
- Create graded production specs.
- Maintain critical path documents.
- Work with Technical Manager to standardise key blocks with the support of design to increase speed and accuracy when fitting and maintain customer loyalty.
- Analyse and help resolve any quality issues and customer returns.
- Build strong relationships across the teams and supply base.
Ideal candidate
- Sound knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, fitting, grading and production processes
- Understanding of testing, analysing test reports and garment care including industry standards and regulations
- Organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
- Reliable, flexible team player, capable of working under pressure to deadlines.
- Experience of working with offshore suppliers.
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Keen to learn and develop knowledge.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 60% staff discount
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days paid annual leave
- Hybrid based in Shoreditch Monday - Thursday
Application process
Please submit your resume with a cover letter to fenella@theraggedpriest.com