Role: Garment Technologist
Job Description:
* Work across multiple products across Ladieswear, Menswear and Childrenswear. And must be open to learning new specialisms, we are building a lifestyle brand with expanding multifaceted category areas.
* Schedules & attends fit sessions and comments to provide vendors with completed technical information regards measurements, tolerances, fitting, workmanship & Packaging
* Checking pre-production and production samples meet the required quality and aesthetic standards.
* Strive for continuous improvement in process and product specification, through technical research, interpretation of market information and quality benchmarking
* Help build, develop and maintain technical brand manuals. Communicating this effectively through the supply chain with factories in the UK, Europe & Far east
* Ensure seasonal block/Spec reviews are arranged to validate blocks and grade rules.
* Build strong relationships internally and externally to bring credibility to the technical team and promote the value of the technical function within the business.
* Alignment with Design to develop product which is fit for purpose with no compromise to quality and fit
* Communicate with third party testing Q.C institutes to ensure quality standards are achieved
* Carry out occasional QC Inspections on incoming goods against sealing samples to required standards and resolving any issues.
* Work to the Critical path to meet deadlines.
* Work with suppliers to continually improve quality and ethical standards.
* Based in our Head office in Cheltenham, UK.
* Other duties as required.
About You:
* Within a commutable distance to our Head office in Cheltenham, UK, or willing to relocate.
* Minimum of 3 Year experience
* Previous experience working for a brand preferable, but not essential
* Have strong knowledge in product development, fit, engineering to cost and manufacturing standards.
* Must have a detailed understanding of manufacturing techniques across a wide variety of product areas or specialisation.
* Must have good interpersonal skills to deal with various cultures and personalities.
* Have a strong team collaboration and networking attitude
* Passionate about product with a high attention to detail.
* Must be flexible and able to work in a fast -paced environment and be open minded to continuous change and improvement.
* You will strive for continuous improvement in process and product specifications.
* An understanding of the consumer fit/quality expectations within the business
* Highly organised with strong time management skills.
* Computer literate (preferably familiar with Excel, Word, Adobe, PLM systems etc).
* Understanding and awareness of garment testing with ability to interpret test reports against company requirements