A well-known Premium brand is recruiting!
They are looking to appoint their next hire into their Technical team, whereby they are looking for a Childrenswear Garment Technologist. You will be passionate about their brand and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the brands aesthetic and handwriting, as well as continuously drive quality and standards for the brand.
The right person will have previous experience of working in a technical role across Childrenswear. You will be confident at testing and regulation requirements for this product area.
Childrenswear Garment Technologist- The Role
- Leading fit session from initial design stage through to pre-production fitting alongside design and creative director for assigned categories
- Ensuring clear fit comments and measurements are communicated to factories in a timely manner considering design aesthetic, factory capability and fabric end use
- To ensure supplier base submit measurement specs prior to fitting
- Ensure garments are measured prior to fitting
- Ensure minimum measurements are followed
- Ensure grading rules are followed and sizing is consistent across the collection
- Measure all samples to ensure measurements are to spec
- Maintain golden rules and minimum make standards to ensure brand quality standard is adhered to
- Ensure fit/design changes after SMS is communicated to relevant departments
- Signing off final pre-production fit with creative director
- Awareness and management of key dates within the critical path for assigned categories across all fit stages
- Visiting the flagship store to review latest delivery and liaise with store manager for any fit/quality feedback
- Seasonal market research in fit, sizing and finishing
- Good knowledge of fabric and trim testing. Ability to read and approve mill and lab test reports against their testing manual
- Take responsibility for approving care label artwork
- Plan and organise all fit meetings including booking models
- Manage any quality issues that may arise
- Assess any consumer and wholesale returns
- Participate in seasonal imagery meeting to communicate any aesthetic changes to graphics prior to ecom launch
- Attend all pre- show fit meetings ensuring creative director show amends are carried out
- Assist in pre-show organisation including machinery booking and machinist schedule
Childrenswear Garment Technologist- The Person
- 5 years experience within a similar role with strong understanding Childrenswear
- Experience of leading fittings and recording & sending fit comments
- Understanding of pattern cutting, good knowledge of fabrics, technical components and sewing techniques
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring critical path is honoured.
- Experience reading and approving fabric/mill reports
- Tenacious, assertive and determined attitude with excellent attention to detail
- Good negotiation, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Dedicated, hardworking and committed person willing to progress as the company grows
- Travel may be required
To apply please send your CV to m.coote@peoplemarketing.co.uk
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