Garment Technologist

Job Title: Garment Technologist
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5hrs per week
Location: Manchester M11
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 DOE
Permanent Opportunity!
My client is actively looking to recruit a Garment Technologist to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Garment Technologist to join a well established importer. Working closely with the design team and factories ensuring all work is approved and production runs efficiently and on time. Candidates should have a "can do" positive attitude and flexible way of working.
This is a great opportunity to work alongside some great well known clothing brands!!
The Role

• Measuring and fitting all samples during the development process in collaboration with designer / customer
• Developing size charts
• Sending clear comments to factories: Proto, SMS, PP, Shipment
• Updating product workbooks with comprehensive fit comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the supply base
• Ensuring samples are chased up and are on time to ensure critical path and delivery dates are met
• Attending fit sessions in-house
• Ensure that the garments are being produced to the required quality standard
• Reviewing AQL/ final inspections
• Investigate, evaluate and rectify any subsequent problems within the life of a product ensuring all relevant personnel are informed
• Liaising with suppliers and factories during the production to ensure technical issues are supported with clear and timely decisions to ensure shipment dates are achieved
• Liaising with designers and suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs and improving quality;
• Promoting quality at all times whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude

Essential Skills

• A technically oriented qualification
• A minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-product experience, able to move between product areas with assurance
• Comprehensive knowledge of fitting and resolving of fit issues

Desirable Skills

• Pattern-cutting knowledge and practice is very desirable alongside the knowledge of grading and grade rules
• First-class communication skills; experience of working with different cultures and the challenges this can bring
• Able to work independently and as part of a team as the role requires
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook effectively

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Monday to Friday - In office

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