A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childrenswear Garment Technologist ,knowledge of babywear and understanding regulations is essential for this role .My client is a successful supplier to leading retailers and supermarkets in the UK. This role will see you working alongside a great team and reporting into the technical director
Knowledge of working with PLM systems is highly advantageous . Supplier and or retail experience will be considered for this role within children's and babywear The ideal candidate will need to be used to working in a fast-paced challenging environment for a supplier who can thrive under pressure as well as work autonomously . This role offers stability in a thriving company with an excellent benefits package .
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
- Responsible for approval of garments and advising on all aspects on fit, construction, and quality related issues.
- Attending virtual and in person fit meetings with customers and translating the comments to overseas factories
- Creating size specifications and technical packs for issue to factories.
- Working closely within internal design, sampling, sales, and merchandising teams, and to develop strong working relationships with customers own technical teams.
- Writing fit comments accurately and sending to overseas factories
- Liaise regularly with customers regarding fit comments, specs/requirements
- Creating production specifications
- Communicate all the information to offshore factories.
Person Specification
- Previous experience working for a supplier
- Children's and babywear experience required and understanding of regulations
- Knowledge of working with High Street Multiples/Supermarkets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good understanding of garment construction
- Ability to work under pressure and to key deadlines on the Critical Path
- Able to give clear concise written comments to factories