Garment Technologist The company
* A highly successful womenswear supplier. Design Led fast fashion, requiresEstablished Garment Technologist.(Paper pattern cutting required not Computerised )
* Specialising insoft separates & small amount soft tailoring.Jersey & Woven fabrics.
* Really lovely friendly company.
* Flexible working hours
* Company car provided
* Currently, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Garment Technologist - The Role
This is an exciting role for a dynamic individual who would like to progress their career. You will be responsible for overseeing your own accounts and dealing directly with the customers.
Duties will include:-
* Amending paper patterns & managing the fit process through to production. Which will comprise of specifications sheets and photos.
* Must have a comprehensive understanding of pattern construction and balance.
* Amending paper patterns according to fit comments. Ensuring fit and sizing is to customers requirements
* Liaising with Customers, factories & Quality controllers & creating detailed tech packs
* Maintain grading and sizing rules for each garment type.
* Complete customer workbooks which comprise of full product details, fit comments & photos, these are submitted to customers prior to each fit.
* Ensure all technical specs are clear and all measurement requests are consistent with the standard measurements.
* Pre-fit all samples in house & prior to fitting with customers to ensure they conform to the size specifications, flagging any variances.
* Work closely with design team, ensure samples conform to the designers vision and are of the correct quality.
* Record all fit comments and update tech packs for the factories ensuring amendments are accurately reflected in future samples or production.
* Collaborate with the team to solve specific make or construction queries where required.
* Review and maintain consistency in sewing rules and discuss with the Production Manager.
* Work closely with Gold Seal manager prior to gold seal samples being sent to customers
Garment Technologist - The Candidate
* The company is a fast fashion manufacturer, and the successful candidate needs to have at least 3 years pattern experience this is essential and previous experience as a garment technician with a supplier. Ideally, with experience working on the supermarket accounts ie with George & Nutmeg is a plus.
* Candidate needs to be confident, organised, and able to prioritise workload working with on Women's soft separates, (woven & jersey).
* With strong attention to detail, with an eye for detail and quality.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Work well as part of a team, and to the agreed critical paths
* Grading is done externally; however, grading knowledge is required
* Excellent fabric knowledge across woven and jersey from delicate to structured fabrics including sewing techniques.
* Expertise in fitting garments, candidate will be required to advise customers in the fit meetings of the pattern amendments required in order to achieve customers required look.
* Collaborative positive team player.
* Experience analysing problems and offering solutions.
* Excel essential
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