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Our client, an international fashion brand house and a long-standing partner of ours for over 22 years, is seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to join Hoodrich — one of the UK’s most influential streetwear brands. We have placed hundreds of professionals within this group over the years. It is a business where people grow, develop, and build long-term careers. The culture is supportive, entrepreneurial, and values contribution and performance. This role sits within the global product team of a fast-growing, culturally relevant streetwear brand. A genuine interest in and experience within streetwear is essential. Garment Technologist Key Roles and Responsibilities: • Collaborating with designers and Product developers to turn design concepts into physical garments., • Receiving overviews from designers and creating specs/workbooks to provide to product developers for submission to factories., • Preparing and measuring of Protos, Pre-bulk, SMS, PPS and Shipment Samples before fit sessions., • Creating Specs/Workbooks for INLINE collections and SMU’s, • Reviewing and maintaining all grade rules for Men’s and Women’s per product category. Conducting fittings on models or mannequins to make necessary adjustments., • Leading fit meetings with designers and PD’s translating the comments to overseas factories advising clear, commercial solutions including pictures., • Reviewing samples and making recommendations for improvements., • Setting and maintaining quality standards for garments, ensuring consistency in production., • Ensuring that garments are inspected and tested for technology, durability, functionality, and safety., • Working with factories to ensure garment fit and sizing are accurate., • Approving or revising samples at each stage of production., • Ensuring production timelines are met and troubleshooting any manufacturing issues., • Ensuring factories meet quality and ethical standards., • Keep in mind that any size changes will impact the cost, so your line manager should be informed., • Ensuring all garments comply with relevant safety regulations, labelling standards, and environmental guidelines., • Identifying and resolving technical issues, such as fabric performance, sizing discrepancies, or production delays., • Recommending solutions to improve product durability, comfort, and appearance., • Maintaining a style tracker for all approvals and comments for each season / buyer Personal Specifications: • 4+ years’ prior experience in Garment Technologist role., • Technical training and understanding of pattern cutting., • Strong knowledge of fabric, garment construction, technical drawing, measuring and fitting., • Good understanding of garment construction, textiles and the manufacturing process., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage own time and prioritise workload to meet deadlines., • Able to work under pressure., • Problem solving mind-set., • Building relationships is key to this role. Internal relationships with product and design teams. External relationships with supply base, technical labs and SMU partners, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly MS Excel., • Experience working with sportswear product is preferable but not essential Client offers: • Excellent Salary, • Yearly bonus (at the Directors discretion) and/or Annual pay review, • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, • Additional days holiday between Christmas and New Year if the Directors decide to close the business, • Standard working hours 9 to 5:30 - 30 min lunch = 40 hours a week, • 1-day WFH after probation and training at the company’s sole discretion (non-contractual), • Workplace Pension Scheme. ___, • 60% Discount on our products that we have on Ecommerce., • Sample sales 2+ times a year., • Short Leave – with pre-approval from Line Manager to take up to 2 hours off without deduction from holiday allowance., • Statutory sick pay.

Work closely with garment designers, product developers, and merchandisers.

A leading fashion brand in Watford is seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to join their global product team. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience and a strong understanding of garment construction and fabric.

A leading fashion brand house is seeking an Assistant Accountant in their Watford office.

A reputable sportswear brand located in Watford is searching for an Apparel Graphic Designer to shape seasonal graphics across a variety of brands.This role requires 3–5 years of design experience and strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.In this collaborative environment, you will

Head Pastry Chef | Five-Star Luxury Destination Smyth & Co are delighted to be supporting our client, an acclaimed five-star hotel and resort, set within beautiful countryside, just outside London, in their search for an experienced Head Pastry Chef to join their brigade. The Role This is a hands-on leadership position, working directly under the Executive Head Pastry Chef to oversee daily operations and manage the pastry team. You'll be responsible for delivering exceptional standards across multiple outlets, from luxury afternoon teas and fine dining desserts to seasonal showpieces and large-scale banqueting. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Head Pastry Chef or Senior Pastry Sous Chef in a quality hotel or restaurant environment Strong foundation in classical pastry techniques with a creative, contemporary approach Excellent team management and mentoring skills you'll be developing junior chefs daily Meticulous attention to detail and consistency under pressure Passion for seasonal, quality ingredients What Makes This Different As an independently owned, family-run property, we pride ourselves on treating our team as individuals. You'll have the creative freedom to make your mark while working with exceptional produce in a well-resourced kitchen. The Package Includes Competitive salary Complimentary access to award-winning spa, gym facilities and many more Free meals during shifts Subsidized transport links and free shuttle Generous staff discount rates for family and friends Professional development opportunities TPBN1_UKCT