We're looking for an enthusiastic Garment Technologist to join a growing wholesale clothing business.
Based in Manchester, you will be managing fits and technical development for menswear and boyswear apparel and footwear. In this role you'll be part of a supportive team and work collaboratively with Merchandising, Design & Product Development teams. The aim is to deliver well-fitting, commercial product on time and to specification.
Main responsibilities will include:
* Managing fit and technical development for menswear and boyswear apparel and footwear.
* Creating clear development specifications from original samples or CADs at the start of each season.
* Measuring samples at 1st fit, pre-production and production stages; leading in-house fit sessions.
* Issuing comprehensive fit comments and updated specs to factories and liaising with them daily.
* Prioritising workload to protect critical paths and ensure shipment dates are met.
* Owning pattern solutions and providing factories with pragmatic, quality-led technical advice.
* Checking and approving care label layouts, reviewing test reports, and conducting in-house wash tests where required.
* Making commercial decisions on bulk quality issues to balance standards, timing, and cost.
Person specification:
1. Previous experience in a similar Garment Technology role is esse...