Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Menswear and Boyswear
Job Ref: TGN5326
The Company:
Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Senior Garment Technologist to join a busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Garment Technologist to work on our brands across men’s and ladies multi-product clothing. Working closely with the design team, merchandisers and factories ensuring all work is approved and production runs efficiently and on time.
The Role:
* Measuring and fitting all samples during the development process in collaboration with
designer / customer
* Developing size charts
* Sending clear comments to factories: Proto, SMS, PP, Shipment
* Updating product workbooks with comprehensive fit comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the supply base
* Ensure that the garments are being produced to the required quality standard
* Liaising with suppliers and factories during the production to ensure technical issues are supported with clear and timely decisions to ensure shipment dates are achieved
* Consulting with designers and suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs and improving quality.
* Always promoting quality whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude
* Working to a critical path to ensure that the development process is smooth and that the ex-factory dates are maintained.
* Knowledge of testing and compliance needed.
Skills Required:
* Comprehensive knowledge of fitting and resolving of fit issues
* Pattern-cutting knowledge and practice is very desirable alongside the knowledge of grading and grade rules
* First-class communication skills: experience of working with different cultures and the challenges this can bring
* Able to work independently and as part of a team as the role requires
* Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook effectively
* A minimum of 3+ years’ experience within a similar role in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to travel overseas to suppliers if required
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