Garment Technologist- Mens & Womenswear
6 Month FTC
Competitive Salary + BENS
West Yorkshire – Hybrid Working
My client a leading UK family-owned outdoor lifestyle brand with its roots firmly based in Yorkshire. They represent the ‘True’ outdoors that everybody can be involved with; walking with friends to the pub or skiing with the family to a bar. The brand and reputation has continued to see exciting growth across their own retail channels and stores as well as seeing them partner with established highstreet retailers.
The role is a 6 month fixed term contract as a Garment Technologist reporting to the Head of the Product department. You will work with Garment Technologists and Designers on key lifestyle product areas including but not limited to mens and womens woven shirts and trousers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Able to organise and manage daily workload and ensure the critical path is managed and up to date.
2. Confident liaising directly with multiple suppliers in the Far East via email and video call.
3. Must have skilled and accurate knowledge in fitting mens and womens lifestyle clothing.
4. Confidence to approve supplier submissions and test reports.
5. In-depth understanding of grading and pattern cutting.
6. Ability to create and develop designs from initial spec through all sample development stages.
You must have experience in mens and womens lifestyle products, strong knowledge and understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, fitting and grading.