This is a great opportunity to join our client – a brand with an outstanding creative aesthetic with a global clientele.
Our client is looking for an established Garment Technologist who can bring their expertise to the team.
This role will be managing the knitwear category, so you must have previous experience fitting knitted products, with the ability to advise on technical construction and finishing processes of luxury knit product.
Working collaboratively with the wider team, you will be driving the technical aspects of the product process from SMS handover through bulk production.
Responsibilities include:
* Working closely with the team, you will manage and drive the garment fittings through production to a high standard, as well as working collaboratively with Design and PD providing technical expertise through sampling and development
* Be able to identify and resolve all quality and construction issues and risk assess all styles to eliminate any potential production issues.
* Be able to create and updated detailed Tech Packs with all required technical details
* Be able to confidently provide suggestions on improvements relating to the process, suppliers or the fit of the garment.
* Work closely with the team to consistently be reviewing the blocks and sizing.
* Be able to manage and resolve any non-compliance issues that arise
* Tech file management with detailed comments, following trough with the suppliers to ensure they are implemented for production.
* Supplier performance management along with seasonal reviews, travelling to factories as required.
Our client is looking for someone who:
* You must have proven experience within a similar role in a Luxury RTW brand, with strong technical skills.
* Experience and knowledge of Knit yarns and technicalities are essential
* Excellent hands on technical and construction knowledge, with a commercial awareness
* Be a self-starter and motivated alongside excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of communication with the factories and in-house team with the ability to build successful relationships.
* A quick learner and able to work within a dynamic team, adapting to the daily needs of the team
* Experience of working with a wide network of vendors and experience of working with factories across the globe.
* Excellent organisational skills and a strong team member who can drive this role with a strong work ethic.
* Strong all-round IT skills
***Please note only successful candidates will be contacted***