Our client is a luxury apparel brand, recruiting for an additional Garment Technologist.
As a Garment Technologist you will be working within a team to organise the production of approved prototypes thorough liaison with designers and European/UK factories. Supporting the Production team with information at ‘pre-production’ stage, and to assist with all technical aspects of garments produced by the design department.
Garment Technologist – The Job Outline
- To translate design sketches into workable technical construction notes & diagrams through communication with design and factories.
- Interpret the design aesthetic from sketch into reality while engineering product to optimise efficient manufacturing and maximise profitability.
- To collaborate with the team to create and maintain the size and fitting standards library with the ownership of blocks, grade rules and size charts etc.
- To work on patterns and where able to consult with the pattern cutters at factories to achieve the required pattern.
- Liaise with European/UK factories to produce prototypes. To be aware of specific factory equipment, machinery, and restrictions.
- To research trims, interlinings etc., for these prototypes. Complete trim information for new styles each season for sampling and costing purposes.
- To oversee with Design team prototype and sample fitting sessions to make accurate notes relating to garment construction. Alter and update technical construction details and provide a complete and accurate file with each new style.
- Be responsible for the specific technical elements of the Product Technical Specification Package, creating and managing the construction details, size charts, key technical areas, including packaging information.
- To assist in chasing and checking sample garments as they return from factories.
- To prepare notes and new style samples for production purposes and attend relevant pre- production meetings with factories. To organise any re-sampling to improve specific technical issues and inform production departments if re-sampling is needed.
- To liaise with factories during sampling regarding construction of garments. To maximise performance of quality and collaborate with production and product development to achieve the required margin targets.
Garment Technologist – Qualifications & Experience
- 3 years’ experience in similar role(s) garment technical role
- Confident knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing experience.
- Experienced in owning and managing process & deadlines within a critical path.
- Used to working in a fast-paced environment and have a proactive approach to tasks.
- Super organised; ability to plan, schedule and collaborate with all relevant stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe suite.
- Flexibility to travel within UK and Europe as and when required.
- Applicants must have full Right To Work eligibility in the UK.
To apply please send your CV to c.turner@peoplemarketing.co.uk
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