Key responsibilities:
-Manage daily Garment Tech operations.
-Support brand growth by developing innovative products.
-Maintain and update block libraries within assigned areas.
-Ensure technical standards are followed for cohesive product ranges.
-Create accurate, consistent size charts with measurement history information; submit for Senior GT approval.
-Track and meet critical path deadlines; ensure clear communication with buying, merchandising, and suppliers.
-Attend fit meetings throughout sampling stages and provide clear feedback to suppliers.
-Collaborate with the product team on new specs and fabric selection; finalize with Senior GT approval.
-Communicate daily with suppliers to manage sampling progress effectively.
-Apply technical expertise to ensure garments are functional and well-constructed.
-Accurately measure and inspect samples to meet high quality standards.
-Analyse AQL reports and respond; accordingly, escalate issues as necessary.
-Analyse test reports and respond; accordingly, escalate issues as necessary.
-Visit the warehouse weekly for production spot checks.
-Help maintain an organized office, showroom, and sampling room with the GT team.
Key Skills:
-Strong organisational, time management & prioritisation skills.
-Strives to elevate and innovate in all areas of product.
-Enjoys working collaboratively.
-Demonstrate a pro-active approach to problem solving.
-Flexible and open minded to change.
-Demonstrate risk assessment and problem solving.
Requirements:
-Min 5 x years in a Garment Technologist role.
-Strong Womenswear/Multiproduct experience, premium brand preferred.
-Tailoring and Woven experience essential.
-A relevant degree.
-International factory experience.
-Strong Pattern cutting/Grading skills.
-Knowledge of Excel.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Knowledge for sustainability and compliance.
-Ability to work in fast pace/agile environment.
-Be flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities.
-Happy to travel overseas when required.
-Loves product!
Benefits:
-25 x days annual leave
-Company bonus scheme
-Staff discount
-Company pension scheme.
-Flexible working hours.