A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Garment Technologist with proven experience who enjoys the challenge of working across both Womenswear and Menswear to be a part of an extremely fast-growing company that prides itself on delivering high quality design-led products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing the and conducting in-house fit sessions balancing speed and quality; owning the fitting process and ensuring trust from Suppliers.
* Managing the sealing process whilst ensuring samples are processed in a timely manner
* Managing and supporting the Garment Tech team encouraging their growth and development.
* Ensuring that samples conform to the original tech pack/previous fit comments for future seal stages
* Analyse and advise on technical fit issues whilst communicating accurate comments to suppliers
* Liaising with the Designers, Buyers and Suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development and garment construction. Aiming to reduce time, returns, cost and improving quality.
* Advising on fabrications for specific size specs at design and sign-off stage prior to sampling whilst supporting in finding new silhouettes for product development
* Develop any blocks and fits for styles quarterly, in-line with design meetings
* Overseeing and implementing the grading and tolerance rules of cross category styles on all size specifications.
* Effectively liaising with suppliers and working alongside their pattern cutting team
* Managing relevant testing, recording & resolving any issues effectively and efficiently
* Manage the returns and faulty reports on a weekly basis. Analysing the data and resolving/highlighting any quality issues with suppliers and implementing solutions
* Undertake audits by spot checking products and reporting on findings.
* Delivering continuous improvement and creative solutions overseeing compliance long-term across Suppliers. Promoting quality at all times.
Requirements
* A technically oriented qualification, preferably at degree level, is essential, as is a minimum of 4 years’ experience of a similar role in a fast-paced fashion environment
* Multi-product experience; ability to move between product areas with assurance across both Womenswear and Menswear
* Experience of working directly with factories, and thorough understanding of factory production, including workflow, production control, and equipment
* Experience managing people
* Comprehensive understanding of both Womenswear and Menswear, fitting and fit issues is essential
* Pattern-cutting knowledge and practise is very desirable; knowledge of grading and grade rules is essential
* Thorough understanding of garment construction, fabric technology & testing
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
* A positive attitude towards challenges and implement solutions
* Strong time-management skills; able to prioritise tasks & be flexible
* Excellent attention to detail
* Clear concise communication is a must both written and verbally
* Confident using Outlook and Excel
Salary - Competitive