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Garment Technologist - Menswear, Hertford
Client:
QHQ
Location:
Hertford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
c8bd92c9b37b
Job Views:
19
Posted:
18.06.2025
Expiry Date:
02.08.2025
Job Description:
Our Client is a leading manufacturer of sports and entertainment merchandise, including apparel, accessories, toys, collectibles, and novelty items. They hold major sports and entertainment licenses, supported by a strong infrastructure and a dedicated team, enabling them to reach new heights daily.
The company’s success stems from their ability to bring innovative designs, ideas, and manufacturing techniques to their categories.
We are seeking a Menswear Garment Technologist to join their expanding apparel department, ensuring team objectives are met at all levels.
Role Responsibilities:
* Work closely with suppliers and designers, building strong relationships with the client's technical team.
* Manage all stages of product development from proto sample to production.
* Oversee approval processes for lab dips, trims, fabrics, strike-offs, and measurements.
* Create specifications for initial samples, standardized blocks, and graded specs.
* Maintain style workbooks with technical drawings and communicate with suppliers during the PLM process.
* Update the production critical path regularly.
* Check garment construction and quality, advising on quality assurance options and solutions.
* Collaborate with the compliance and QC teams to meet production standards.
* Interpret test reports and provide wash care instructions.
* Request AQL reports from suppliers and manage the production sealing process.
* Overseas and UK travel as required.
Candidate Requirements:
* Demonstrate core values aligned with the client.
* Relevant recent experience as a Menswear Garment Technologist.
* Knowledge of garment construction, fit, quality assurance, wash/care instructions, and pattern understanding.
* Experience with testing parameters and processes.
* Understanding of critical path management.
* Willingness to travel to China and other countries based on supplier locations.
* Organized, efficient, able to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator.
* Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities at all levels.
Note: Candidates must be able to drive and have their own transport due to the location and limited public transport options. Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Mon – Thurs / 9am – 5pm Fri.
Benefits:
* 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
* Subsidized gym membership at Everyone Active gyms after successful probation.
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