Job Description
My client is a very well established business seeking an Assistant Garment technologist to join them in order to meet the growing demands of the Girlswear and Womenswear business. They own many premium lifestyle brands and is a wonderful company to work for offering progression and growth opportunities.
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.
