- An amazing opportunity has arisen for an experienced multi-product Senior Garment Technologist for a Womenswear Brand. As the Garment Technician for in-house production, you will own the process from development through to delivery.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of garment quality assurance and fit, from 1st fit to final delivery to stores
- Attend fit meetings with buyers, designers, and pattern cutters
- Measuring, documenting, and assessing samples from first fit to production
- Checking the construction and quality of the garments and advising on options and solutions for quality assurance
- Keeping production critical path up to date, ensuring samples are fitted and comments sent out in time
- Writing notes, preparing comments, grading specs and updating workbooks, sending to the Pattern Cutter, suppliers and factories on daily basis
- Check production samples following up on Acceptance Quality Level reports
- Manage and support on testing and safety standards ensuring all products meet minimum requirements
- Arranging for product testing to be carried out when needed
- Interpreting test reports and issuing wash care label information
- Discussing with QC / team members / suppliers to see how best to resolve any quality issues found
Requirements
- Minimum 6 years recent experience working for a high street supplier
- A clear understanding of the supply chain and working to critical path.
- Knowledge of garment construction, fit, quality assurance, wash/care instructions and an understanding of patterns.
- Experience in multi womenswear product (Knit, Jersey and Woven), in casual, outerwear, and soft tailoring.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in all Microsoft Packages particular Excel
- Knowledge in test reports, what tests are required for which type of product