Posted on September 27, 2024
Garment Technologist – Wovens
Reference: GT-GC
Competitive
Full Time
Our Client is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to-consumer business, they operate in a truly omnichannel way.
We are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist with technical garment construction fit, testing, and grading knowledge, with a love of luxury garments and close attention to detail. The ideal candidate must have experience in Woven s& Soft Separates
Key Responsibilities
- To support the Design Team in the creation of accurate 1st prototype specs and packs for the Supply Base that is in line with business standards.
- To liaise with the Designer & Buyer where alterations or comments affect price, quantity, or the critical path.
- To ensure that garments are viable for production from a cost and quality perspective.
- To ensure there is a test report (base) for all cloth/ yarn, interlining, trim, and artwork at the proto stage.
- To ensure the relevant bulk tests & garment testing are requested, ensuring quality and costs are considered.
- To ensure a wearer trial is conducted on new fabric, high-risk style/ details, and action are taken accordingly.
- To visit the supply base when required: to develop and support new suppliers.
Additional Tasks
- To regularly make scheduled visits to the Warehouse to support & train the team in the identification of poor quality/poor manufacturing/customer abuse.
- To regularly make, scheduled shop visits in line with trends/retailers specified by the Design and/or Buying team.
- To review the monthly quality returns report and take the appropriate action when necessary.
- To build and maintain good working & professional relationships with head office, store, and warehouse teams.
