Job Description
We are working with a fashion brand across womenswear, menswear and accessories. They are seeking a Garment Technologist across menswear.Based in London, they pride themselves on high standards, exceptional quality and fit. You would be joining a technical team, working closely with Design, Buying and suppliers to deliver beautiful, high-quality and commercially relevant product.This role offers hybrid working.Main responsibilities will include:
* Working as part of a team of Garment Technologists, owning styles from prototype through to delivery into stores.
* Interpreting designers' sketches and detail sheets, and developing them into high-quality, production-ready garments with suppliers.
* Fitting garments on the body and managing fittings in line with company critical path timelines.
* Ensuring high standards of garment construction, make and fit across your product areas.
* Clearly communicating fit, make and construction comments to suppliers and internal teams.
* Continuously assessing garment quality and construction methods.
* Participating in risk assessment sessions with all relevant stakeholders.
* Reviewing and challenging size charts based on customer profile, trends and competitor information.
* Maintaining and updating the critical path and key deadlines for your styles.
Person specification:
* Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit and make.
* Experience managing menswear multi product within a fashion or retail environment.
* Proven ability to confidently conduct fit sessions on the body and make sound decisions on fit and balance for the target customer.
* Excellent organisational skills, with experience working to a critical path and meeting tight deadlines.
* Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to explain technical fit and make issues to suppliers and internal teams.
* Experience in fabric and garment testing.
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