Job Description
We have a successful brand that is looking for a Childrenswear Garment Technologist to join their team working across multiple premium brands. This opportunity is 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:
- 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
- Wearer Trials: Identify new and ongoing product for wearer trials. Identifying any potential issues on key lines
- Liaise with factories overseas
- Attend meetings with Buyers when required
Person Specification:
- Must have experience and knowledge of garment construction in childrenswear
- A proven track record in a similar Technologist role from either a retailer or a supplier
- Excellent team player with good communication skills
- Flexibility and show initiative
- Attention to detail and deadline management
