Garment Technologist

Vogue Sourcing is an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic global fashion supplier, with offices around the world. We are looking for a talented Garment Tech to join our team in Manchester or Leicester.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaising with designers, and adapting designs to suit production methods
• Working closely with Suppliers and Offshore Teams
• Creating Workbooks for styles
• Overseeing fittings of first samples, Grades. PP samples and Gold Seals
• Attending Fit sessions with Customers
• Update Workbooks after Fit Sessions with Clear instructions and pictures if needed to make amendments
• Undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product
• Responding to product queries, including complaints, from wholesalers and customers.
• Making sure garments can be produced within budget
• Internally Fitting Womens, Ladies and Childrenswear samples on stand and update Workbooks before attending Fit Session with Next Techs

ABOUT YOU:

• An understanding of manufacturing, textiles and garment construction is essential
• Ability to work alone as well as in a team
• Able to work under tight deadlines and cope with pressure
• Have a keen interest in fashion and textiles
• Demonstrate an understanding of pattern cutting, construction and manufacturing techniques
• Technical knowledge gained preferably within fast paced commercial or supplier environment
• Flexible approach to be able to adjust to the constantly changing needs of the business.
• Ability to convey technical information clearly in layman’s terms
• Exceptional eye for technical detail to consistently ensure the correct documentation is used and followed
• Applied technical knowledge of fabrics and threads
• Highly organised with good prioritisation skills
• Confident and clear communication skills; both verbal and written to work productively alongside other Product teams and external suppliers

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Flexible working opportunity
• Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service)
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buying and selling holiday scheme
• Birthday day off
• Sample Sales
• Opportunity to travel
• Pension scheme
• Sample sales
• Bike2work scheme