Junior Garment Technologist
Junior Garment Technologist
Type of Position: Permanent Position Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Hobbs Area of Fashion: Fashion Design & Production Location: Central London, London, UKHours: Full Time Experience: 2 to 5 years Specified Hours: 37 hours per week Salary / Wage: Competitive with benefits Website: https://www.hobbs.com Twitter Handle: @ Ad Expires In: 1 month 1 week About: Since our first shop opened in Hampstead, London in 1981, Hobbs has grown from a small yet sought-after shoe label to a global brand synonymous with the best of British design.Season after season, each Hobbs collection embodies the multifaceted nature of our modern woman - we pride ourselves on crafting pieces that she loves to wear. Tailored to be feminine, you’ll find everyday polish alongside standout event dressing. Our in-house design team has been whipping up creations and spearheading affordable luxury in its central London atelier since the very beginning. Bearing all the hallmarks of high-end designer pieces, most Hobbs creations are realised here, from first sketch through to final garment. |
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Hobbs brands as a Junior Garment Technologist. The Junior Garment Technologist will be responsible for ensuring a consistent fit throughout our Hobbs collection and will strive to elevate and constantly evaluate the quality of our product and improve the fit of the garment.
Our Garment Technology team partners closely with the design and buying departments to ensure the fit and quality of our product, along with its technical capabilities, from first sample through to delivery. Our team assess our supply base for its social and ethical sustainability and monitor new and existing suppliers’ compliance to our standards of make and delivery.
What the Junior Garment Technologist will do:
- Working closely with our design and buying team to successfully interpret seasonal design needs and look to maximise sales through optimising our size ranges
- Attending product fit sessions with designers and buyers on development, pre-production and production samples, communicating fit comments and specifications to suppliers and agents promptly
- Communicating clearly with suppliers, presenting and feeding back confidently
- Managing the sealing process, promoting a ‘right first time’ approach to sealing submission
- Analysing fabric test reports, requesting, review and approving bulk size specifications as required
About You
As a Junior Garment Technologist, we would need you to demonstrate knowledge of garment construction and prior pattern cutting, grading and testing experience. Previous Garment Tech knowledge gained at assistant and/or junior level is key for success in this role. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are also essential.
About Us
Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do and we really believe that a career in retail is unbeatable. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:
- Hobbs Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Phase Eight and Whistles, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy
- Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
- Financial and Wellbeing support
- Enhanced Maternity package
- Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7
- Plus much more!
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