Garment Technologist
Annual Salary: Up to £40-48K
Location: London
Job Type: Full-time
A large fashion company are looking for a Garment Technologist to join their London team, based in the West End. This role is ideal for a professional with experience in a technical role within the garment industry, the ideal candidate will have experience specialising in Jersey product with a strong understanding of pattern cutting, grading.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Create detailed workbooks for all styles, including construction methods, fit comments, and graded specifications.
- Prepare garments for fit sessions, update workbooks, review construction, and components.
- Lead fit sessions for new shapes, ensuring design vision is achieved.
- Ensure all products meet the company's fit and quality standards.
- Communicate fit amendments and spec changes to suppliers with clarity, including images and annotations.
- Advise on construction methods and techniques to improve product quality and cost.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Oversee the production process, addressing any issues that arise.
- Approve shipment samples, testing, and AQL reports.
- Provide wash care instructions and maintain departmental manuals.
- Regularly review and update fit blocks and grades to stay competitive.
- Monitor product returns, investigate high return rates, and implement solutions.
- Keep track of critical path dates and liaise with production on potential delays.
- Contribute to business strategy and initiatives across multiple departments.
- Ensure compliance with testing and brand manuals, factory audits, and industry transparency legislation.
- Support factories in achieving certification requirements and contribute to sustainability efforts.
- Implement new systems and processes to streamline the technical function of the business.