Job Description
The Senior Garment Technologist will work with and develop our global supply bases. The role will involve managing and improving fit and analysing supplier performance. Experienced multi- product Senior Garment Technologist to work in a pivotal role within the technical team. A preferred knowledge or experience of swimwear or lingerie products area
Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.
The Role:
* Conducting fit sessions for own product area
* Supporting technologist team in managing fit sessions for other product areas
* Ensuring all technical issues are accurately and consistently analysed and that clear, concise and accurate comments are sent to suppliers
* Liaising with Design and Buying teams to offer technical guidance and support on new product development
* Working with suppliers to improve areas of weakness, and to maintain areas of strength
* Identifying new projects
* Analysing factory performance and maintaining up-to-date records of the resulting data
* Managing the critical path and high-lighting potential issues in a timely way
* Keeping up-to-date with fibre composition labelling and product safety regulations
* Promoting quality at all times, whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude
* Maintaining supplier performance database
* Delivering continuous improvement and creative solutions
* Feeding back to Technical Manager, peers and technologists with recommendations for improvements to procedures and practises
The Person:
* A technically-oriented qualification, preferably at degree level, is essential, as is a minimum of 6-7 years' experience of a similar role in a fast-paced environment
* Experience of working directly with factories, and thorough understanding of how factories are structured and operate, including types of machinery and equipment
* Comprehensive understanding of fitting and fit issues is essential, and pattern-cutting knowledge and practise is very desirable
* Working knowledge of grading and grade rules
* Thorough understanding of garment construction and fabric technology, including testing
* First-class communication skills are essential, as well as experience of working with different cultures and the challenges this can bring
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team, and able to inspire and motivate team members
* Able to meet new challenges with a positive attitude and to take ownership of projects as identified by the Technical Manager and / or Head of QA
* Strong time-management skills with the ability to both prioritise tasks and change direction with agility as the situation requires
* Fully conversant with Outlook, Excel and Word, and willing to learn new applications as the role demands
* A preferred knowledge or experience of swimwear or lingerie products area