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Garment Technologist - Childrenswear

Contract Type: Full Time
Location: London
Salary: £25000 - £30000 per annum
REF: 3412_1634030074
Contact Email: georgia@trprecruitment.com

Job Description

I am seeking a Quality Assurance/ Garment Technologist to work with premium brands covering boyswear across jersey, sweats and knits. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly reputable global business offering progression and growth opportunities. You will be based in their central London buzzy Design Studio.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Working alongside the QC team in order to achieve a high standard product
  • Being a key point of contact throughout the development of the product, recording and reporting any actionable results
  • Fabric and garment testing and quality control
  • Knowledge of issuing PO's in both development and production stages
  • Supporting Design/Development teams in order to achieve innovative products to the highest standard
  • Responsible for taking the product, from development through all the stages to product delivery
  • Clear understanding on maintaining fit consistency. Monitor and maintain Grade rules
  • Ensure that all garments conform to the latest UK Health and Safety legislation and perform to all standards to meet retailers guidelines
  • Ensure the designs that are created are engineered within cost structure and make up capabilities
  • Design pack development handover and critical path: Ensure the correct block ref size spec and technical data are completed working to the critical path dates
  • Identify new developments that require technical support
  • Risk assess to identify high risk product for production
  • Critical Path: Ensure that all seals process/tests are achieved at each stage to critical path dates
  • Liaise with factories overseas
  • Attend meetings with Buyers when required

Person specifications:

  • A minimum of 3 year's experience within a similar role
  • Will have a vast knowledge of fabric/garment testing specifications and results analysis
  • Able to work independently and without supervision based on prior knowledge and experience
  • Flexibility and show initiative
  • Attention to detail and deadline management
  • Must have experience of mens and childrenswear