Ladieswear Garment Technologist (Temporary Position)
Full-time position, Temporary to cover maternity leave – maximum of 9 months FTC
Salary – Negotiable depending on experience
Location: London, W1W
The Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Garment Technologist to join our Team. This is a busy role and would suit someone looking to gain experience within a dynamic and growing wholesale clothing company.
Main duties/responsibilities
*Working on the following ladieswear categories; wovens, jerseys, loungewear, nightwear, swimwear, underwear.
*Working closely with design and merchandising teams daily, providing technical advice from initial design through to bulk production, ensuring garments are fitting correctly, fit for use and produced to a high standard.
*Working closely with suppliers/factories daily, maintaining good working relationships and communication and to resolve any production issues quickly and efficiently.
*Creating technical spec’s from original samples or design CADs.
*Measuring of samples from 1st fit stage through to bulk production.
*Managing of the fit process from 1st fit through to production approval.
*Leading fit sessions with design team and independently.
*Sending clear fit comments with fully amended specs / images / drawings to factories and to ensure high standard is maintained.
*Advising on grading for bulk production.
*Production sample approvals.
*Working to a clear critical path and liaising with merchandising teams where needed.
*Managing own workload to ensure critical path dates are maintained and delays are avoided.
*To advise suppliers on testing requirements, including base testing and chemical restrictions.
*Checking and approving of test reports.
*Creating wash care label layouts with relevant wash instructions based on test report results.
*Actioning in house testing if necessary.
*Looking after customer accounts – Asos / M&M, as well as own brand stock.
Skills required
*Good all round admin skills
*Microsoft office experience
*Organized
*Accurate with their work
*Enthusiastic to learn,
*Must be able to work well within a team environment
*Previous experience within a similar environment is essential
Must be eligible to work in the UK as visa sponsorship can’t be provided.
This is a fully office-based role – x5 days a week, although there is some flexibility surrounding actual working hours.
Next Step:
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