Senior Garment Technologist; TGN– DOE

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job : TGN
5409

The Company:

Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Senior Garment Technologist to join a busy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Garment Technologist to work on our brands across men’s and ladies multi-product clothing. Working closely with the design team, merchandisers and factories ensuring all work is approved and production runs efficiently and on time.

• 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
• Ensure that the garments are being produced to the required quality standard
• 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
• Consulting with designers and suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs and improving quality.
• Always promoting quality whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude
• Working to a critical path to ensure that the development process is smooth and that the ex-factory dates are maintained.
• Knowledge of testing and compliance needed.

• 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
• Able to work independently and as part of a team as the role requires
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook effectively
• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience within a similar role in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel overseas to suppliers if required