1. Free Parking ; Close to transport links
2. Hybrid Working
About Our Client
A fantastic opportunity for a Junior Garment Technologist to join a successful and growing entrepreneurial business in the outskirts of Leeds. The business sell via a variety of channels including Ecommerce & Wholesale. Due to growth they are seeking to add to their product team.
Job Description
3. Ensuring product performance requirements are established and maintained through supplier education, testing and monitoring.
4. Agreeing manufacturing methods are achievable in bulk production, resulting in products that will perform to requirements after purchase.
5. Applying appropriate methods of communication with supplier bases, showing initiative and creative thinking where necessary to solve problems.
6. Ensure adherence to the required sealing process from initial prototype to production sign off (including critical path adherence and management) Drive improvements where required.
7. Work with Design/Buying teams during product development to get as many samples 'right first time' as possible.
8. Work with suppliers to achieve the most cost-effective production methods to deliver the required quality standards.
9. Ensure all products are effectively managed through the appropriate testing and care /safety labelling requirements including the management of new fabrics/ components.
10. Work closely with factory to ensure standards are continually met and evolved.
11. Actively adopt a Quality Assurance approach to all areas of role.
12. Drive product forward in terms of fit, construction and technical performance in order to meet customer expectations.
13. Work to the Critical Path maintaining deadlines effectively and highlighting any risk to dates throughout the season.
14. Analysing product returns, reviews, and product faults making recommendations required for product improvement. Contributing to initiatives to reduce customer returns.
The Successful Applicant
15. 1 year of industry experience
16. Graduate with a fashion or textile related degree
17. Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing operations.
18. Knowledge of product performance and testing.
19. Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing operations, including pattern cutting skills, grading and marker making.
What's on Offer
20. Relaxed and friendly working environment
21. Discount for staff, friends & family
22. Hybrid working (1 day a week work from home?
23. Healthcare Cash Plan (after completion of probationary period)
24. Profit related bonus scheme
25. Flexible start (between 08:00-10:00) & finish (between 16:00 - 18:00) times
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