Garment Technologist
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Leeds
Full Time
Hybrid (2 days working from home)
Competitive salary offered (D.O.E)
Invigorate Recruitment is working with its client a mail order fashion business in Leeds to recruit a Garment Technologist to join the current QC department.
Purpose of the Ladieswear Garment Technologist role:
To complete the sealing process and inspection of items to maximise sales and minimise returns.
To oversee the inspection of goods delivered to the business to ensure fair and consistent standards are applied in line with business priorities.
Main Responsibilities:
To Spec, measure, fit and seal styles within multiple product ranges (specifically Ladieswear).
Complete the sealing of all items including first fits, second fits, preproduction samples (as required) in line with critical path deadlines
working with the buyer to ensure the products are in line with expectations. Maximising demand whilst minimising returns.
Ensure all comments are passed back to suppliers in a timely manner to minimise any potential delays in deliveries.
Attend in-house fit sessions on a regular basis
Maintain and update critical path for each style
Working closely with suppliers to maintain an up-to-date Critical path for each style.
Ensure each garment is labelled with appropriate branding and that the packaging meets the agreed requirements.
Investigate any product groups or styles where the returns rates are a concern and propose all possible actions to minimise return issues.
The Candidate:
Ideally you will have at least 3 years experience working in a quality control environment
ideally within Ladieswear.
Experience in liaising with offshore factories, relaying comments whilst working through sealing processes to a critical path is essential
Have impeccable time management and communication skills.
Competent in Word, Excel and Outlook programmes.
Organised and proactive way of working.
Passionate about product and product development.
Business Skills Required:
Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
Good planning and organisational skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
A team player with a positive attitude who is prepared to roll their sleeves up and lead by example.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and enthusiastic environment
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