Company: NJR RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Garment Technologist
Outskirts of Manchester City Centre
Our Client is trusted to supply white label & bespoke ladieswear & menswear. Customers include The Hut Group, Amazon, boohoo, Zalando, M&M Direct, ASOS & PrettyLittleThing; to name a few.
They are looking to recruit a Garment Technologist to join the 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the eagerness, passion and drive to work in a fast-paced busy environment, who wants to be part of a winning team, in an excellent environment.
Apply online or for more information please contact one of specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR14807