About: We are industry specialists working with Retail and Wholesale Suppliers. As a team we have 25 years of recruitment and industry experience, working with Retail and Wholesale Suppliers and have always believed that best practice means keeping it simple. We are passionate about what we do and work very hard, taking the time to build strong relationships, understanding your business and personal requirements. To this end we have key goals and values that run through everything we do.
Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Garment Technologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Garment Technologist to work on our brands across men’s, ladies and children’s clothing, underwear & accessories and with our high street and online retailers. Working closely with the design team, merchandisers, and factories to ensure all work is approved and production runs efficiently and on time.
The Role:
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.
Knowledge of true knitwear would be an advantage.
Requirements:
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 4/5 years’ experience within a similar role in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel overseas to suppliers if required
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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.
Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.
