Garment Technology Assistant
Full Time
Leeds
Purpose of the role:
Supports the Technical team in the smooth and commercial delivery of the Ben Sherman product range to drive profitable sales growth. This role supports the management of the technical process to ensure that the collections, are developed and created to the standards of Ben Sherman clothing in terms of fit, performance and construction to business timeline, with the brand essence of the Ben Sherman Clothing, and in line with department and business expectations.
Key Accountabilities:
* Updating and sending
out fit schedule to all involved parties
* Measure samples for fitting
* Attend fit meetings and take notes
* Type up basic fitting comments with
supervision of Technical Manager
* Evaluate and approve Gold seals
* Manage the critical path – chase
suppliers for test reports and AQL reports
* Test report management – filing and
cross referencing & update CP
* AQL inspection management – filing
and approving & update CP
* Working towards taking supervised
ownership of one product category
* Evaluating and approving care labels
* Spot checking production by request
at the warehouse when needed.
* Store visit to check and report back
on general quality and issues on all Ben Sherman product categories
Knowledge
& Skills:
* Previous fashion or textiles
experience or work placement an advantage
* A keen interest to learn about
garment construction & factory compliance
* Some knowledge of garment
manufacturing processes
* Proactive with an ability to work on
own initiative
* Keen eye for detail
* Strong communication skills over the
phone, in writing and face-to-face
* Very strong house-keeping and
organisational skills
* Time Management skills - Ability to
work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
* Team player - ability to manage
working relationships at all levels and be hands on supporting the department
to achieve deadlines and high-quality level.