I am partnering with a well-known brand who are globally recognised within the Apparel world!
They are looking to appoint a new Garment Technologist into their Central London offices. You will work across all of their product which is mostly Jerseywear.
You will play an integral part in guiding styles from proto right through to sealing, where you will work with the wider teams to ensure products are fit to a high standard and in line with their brand aesthetics. You will also be responsible for the training and development of Junior members on the department.
Experience within Jerseywear is essential for this position.
Garment Technologist- Jersey Multiproduct- The Role
- Ensure all products are fit for purpose and meet companies’ Fit and Quality standards.
- Prepare garments for Fit Sessions, update workbooks, review construction and components.
- Be able to measure garments and models confidently, documenting measurements and training other team members.
- Attend fit sessions, take responsibility for fitting garments and making fit comments, updating workbooks and size charts and sending to factories.
- Understand different methods of construction for Jersey garments.
- Understand cost impact of fit and construction comments.
- Confidently liaise with suppliers and factories within Europe and the Far East.
- Ensuring production process runs smoothly, dealing with any issues that may arise.
- Approve shipment samples and AQL reports.
- Maintain, follow and update departmental manuals – Testing, Quality, How to measure etc.
- Work with design and supply base to develop new seasonal products, providing measurements and construction information.
- Resolve queries and create corrective action plans with the factories for continual improvement.
- Have experience of approving and developing packaging and labelling standards.
- Be able to approve and reject test reports.
- Contribute towards objectives, initiatives and Business Strategy across multiple departments.
Garment Technologist- Jersey Multiproduct- The Person
- Currently working as Junior Garment Technologist or Garment Technologist.
- Used to working under pressure and in a fast pace environment.
- Self-motivated, able to manage own workload and be a team player.
- Highly competent IT skills - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Confident communicator and highly organised.
- 3-5 years of Jersey product experience.
- Experience in working with sustainable products would be beneficial.
This is a great opportunity that does not want to be missed. Please send your CV to m.coote@peoplemarketing.co.uk.
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