The KILLSTAR brand-universe is an invitation for people to explore, discover, and become who they are. We help affirm this invitation by creating an inclusive, supportive environment where our team members are embraced exactly as they are.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about design and has extensive experience in the full production lifecycle for the creation of garments, and a comprehensive understanding of pattern cutting and grading.  Suitable applicants will have knowledge of working with critical paths and is committed to producing the highest quality or products in a commercial manner.

In this role, the Garment Technologist will be working as part of a wider Design Team, troubleshooting potential production issues, checking the quality of samples and supporting the team during the prototype and sizing stages. If this sounds like you, please read on!
 
What the Garment Technologist will do:

• Create technical specifications for garments at the Prototype Stage in partnership with the design
• Work with the rest of the Garment Tech team to manage the fit and technical process from initial sample handover until delivery
• Running of fit sessions, in partnership with our Garment Technologists
• Distributing and owning your own writing up of fit sessions and providing comments, feedback and next steps to suppliers
• Creation of diagrams
• Keeping historic logs and accurate updates of sample status
• Daily liaison with overseas factories and our office in China
• Responsible for checking the quality and makeup of samples, ensuring that the quality is always to the highest standard
• Work according to the critical path and provide feedback back to the team, highlighting potential production issues
• Execute projects related to fit/sizing
• To support the production manager in quality-related issues and queries
• Suggest projects to improve overall brand quality and fit
• Any additional duties or responsibilities to support the production lifecycle and wider team

What Killstar is looking for…
Required:

• Experience as Garment Techologist and understanding all the production stages
• Experience of working with critical paths and identifying/troubleshooting issues to create commercially viable products
• Providing feedback and next steps to the teams during the fit and sizing stages of production
• Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers
• Experience with Garment design and understanding the different production stages required to complete the end product
• A confident and approachable communicator, able to inform the team of areas with the critical path and provide feedback after sizing and fittings
• Comfortable working on your own, but are also confident working as part of a team to ensure the product is finished to the highest quality
• Comfortable working on your own initiative and thinking of new ideas to streamline and ensure that the business is operating as smoothly as possible
• Able to come to grips with managing different designs and prototypes during new seasons and different collections.

Bonus:

• A personal affinity for the alternative community and alternative fashion
• Experience in a fast-paced, highly commercial environment

Work Hours and Location

We support a hybrid working model, with 3 days per week at our Brighton HQ and 2 days flexible. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Killstar Perks & Benefits:

• Increased Holiday Allowance based on tenure
• Summer Fridays Early Finish
• YOU Day - one paid day off each year, just for you
• One paid volunteer day each year to support a charity or cause of your choice
• Flexible benefits platform designed around your wellbeing and personal preferences
• Employee Assistance Programme to offer support for personal or work-related issues as well as financial and legal advice
• Staff Discount on all full-price items on our KILLSTAR site
• 5% Employer contributions to your pension

KILLSTAR is committed to a world where what makes us different makes us strong. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we back that up with a “come as you are” culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe. If you can see yourself being successful and excited in this role, we want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.