The role
The Technical Department at AllSaints are responsible for the fit and quality of all AllSaints products. We work closely with Design to execute their creative vision, whilst maintaining the quality and consistency of AllSaints’ products, ensuring the brand remains an iconic and high quality label.
As an experienced Garment Technologist you will report to the Head of Technical, whilst building tight knit relationship with the Design, PD, Buying, Pattern Room Teams and Vendors, to maintain high quality and on brand products.
You should come from a multi-product background with experience working on Leather Garments preferred and have a passion for all things technical when it comes to creating good quality garments.
AllSaints prides itself on our employee’s abilities to collaborate and work collectively, so being a team player is also at the top of our list!
What will I be doing?
1. Working closely with the Senior Technologists but reporting Directly to the Technical Manager
2. Help Provide and Present Data reports so Team and Vendor performance can be monitored and improved
3. Hold weekly Team meetings to ensure CP deadlines are on track so business objectives are met
4. Managing the Production Sealing Tracker and ensuring Sealing deadline targets are met in line with the Company CP
5. Guaranteeing that the fit is consistent across the collection and quality of garments is to the AllSaints standard
6. Managing the block development process and ensuring Block Library is continually assessed and kept up to date
7. Supporting the Design and Development Teams to ensure the AllSaints aesthetic is achieved
8. Organising and managing fit meetings with all relevant teams
9. Ensure that tech packs are updated with fit comments, spec and vendors informed inline with the CP
10. Collaborating with the Technical team to produce high quality and uniform garments across all categories to drive a reduction in Faulty Returns
11. Managing RISK assessment of product in close collaboration with the Product Development and Production Teams and Vendors
12. Monitoring and advising on the safe operating standards essential in manufacturing
13. Ensuring Digital technology is embraced (3D fittings, VC Fit meetings)
What skills do I need?
14. Solid multi product technical background with an experience in Leather Garments preferred
15. A natural when it comes to garment construction, pattern amendments and production requirements
16. A background within a commercial and design environment
17. An understanding of garment grading and vertical retailing
18. A clear understanding of the design aesthetic of AllSaints
19. Creative and analytical approach to ensure AllSaints remains an iconic brand that produces high quality and stylish products
20. Team player who collaborates and directs with ease, motivating and developing others within your team
21. Verging on a pathological organiser who prioritizes with ease coupled with state of the art time management skills
22. Attention to detail is key as this is a fast paced role, so a sharp eye who is essential
23. Advanced/Intermediate MS Office skills
About the location
Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty.. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.
What we stand for
The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers
One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas
We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind
We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future
Benefits
24. A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
25. We are a disability committed certified employer
26. Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
27. 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
28. Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
29. Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
30. UNUM employee assistance helpline
31. Life assurance cover
32. Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
33. Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
34. Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
35. Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)
36. Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
37. Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
38. Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!
#WeAreAllSaints
Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.
We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.
Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.
If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.
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