Job Description
I am seeking a Boyswear Assistant Garment Technologist to join my client based in their amazing central London design studio. They own many premium lifestyle brands and is a wonderful company to work for offering progression, growth and the opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team.
Main Responsibilities
- Measuring samples, checking the construction and quality of the garments including fabric quality, colours and print
- Risk assessment of all products for safety, compliance to global legislations, fabric and trim suitability in relation to construction and functionality
- Assisting fit sessions alongside Senior Tech
- Providing notes, comments and diagrams on workbooks, sending to suppliers on daily basis, at proto and production stage
- Ensuring consistency of fit and grading across multiple products across Childrenswear & Womenswear
- Keeping production CP up to date
- Ensuring that the products follow all safety standards and meet minimum requirements on testing
- Arranging for product testing to be carried out when required
- Liaising and communicating closely with the wider team including buying, design and merchandising
- Assisting with the review of submissions sent from the factories including bulk fabric and print submissions
- Supporting garment technologist team with any daily administrative tasks
Person Specification
- A minimum of 1-2 years' experience within a similar role
- A degree or equivalent in clothing technology or manufacture/ fashion
- IT skills -Ms office (Word, Excel, etc), MS Outlook, Teams
- Be a quick learner
- Must have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, have attention to detail & be a strong team player is crucial
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate and interact with internal and external business partners across UK, Europe and the Rest of the World
- Knowledge of pattern cutting, grading and construction would be advantageous
- Experience with Childrenswear product and good knowledge of garment construction and childrenswear compliance.
