Overview
Barbour, South Shields, England, United Kingdom. We currently have an opportunity for a Junior Garment Technician to join our Womenswear Technical team on a temporary maternity cover, based at Barbour House, South Shields. Contribute to the successful development of new styles – from first proto to gold seal approval. Ensuring we continue to deliver premium product in line with the business critical path and budget.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Work with the technical and design team and manufacturing base to ensure the on-time development of women’s collections.
* Support the review of new specs and blocks and creation of size charts before new proto requests are issued.
* Create/maintain seasonal trackers - track / chase / book in development samples (from 1st proto to gold seal).
* Attend and contribute to weekly fit sessions, taking notes and photos.
* Measure / review development samples ahead of fit sessions.
* Support the creation and issuing of detailed, accurate and concise sample reports to suppliers.
* Outerwear: update FE BOMS after integration | Clothing: Create, issue and update BOMs.
* Sending samples/ parcels to suppliers, warehouse, customers as needed.
* Support QA / QC - help identify / solve issues as and when needed.
* Support with answering customer service queries as and when needed.
* Support with organising wearer trials and documenting the results.
* Support with booking of fit models.
* General admin - liaise with other departments, sales, suppliers, factories, helping to answer queries and resolve any issues raised.
* Maintain storage spaces and clearing samples no longer needed.
Skills and Experience
* A degree within the fashion industry/ clothing technology field.
* Basic understanding of pattern cutting garment construction and fashion manufacture.
* Previous use of PLM systems, or similar.
* Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
* Proactive, assertive, organised, capable of prioritising workload and able to deliver to given timelines.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Computer literate with good Microsoft office skills.
Benefits
* Discretionary Company bonus scheme
* Staff shop
* 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Free onsite parking
* Subsidised canteen
* Access to training and development activities to support your career development
* Operate hybrid & flexible working
* 4pm finish on a Friday
Notes
Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Design
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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