Garment Technologist
5 days ago
Cheltenham
Role: Garment Technologist Job Description: • Work across multiple products across Ladieswear, Menswear and Childrenswear. And must be open to learning new specialisms, we are building a lifestyle brand with expanding multifaceted category areas., • Schedules & attends fit sessions and comments to provide vendors with completed technical information regards measurements, tolerances, fitting, workmanship & Packaging, • Checking pre-production and production samples meet the required quality and aesthetic standards., • Strive for continuous improvement in process and product specification, through technical research, interpretation of market information and quality benchmarking, • Help build, develop and maintain technical brand manuals. Communicating this effectively through the supply chain with factories in the UK, Europe & Far east, • Ensure seasonal block/Spec reviews are arranged to validate blocks and grade rules., • Build strong relationships internally and externally to bring credibility to the technical team and promote the value of the technical function within the business., • Alignment with Design to develop product which is fit for purpose with no compromise to quality and fit, • Communicate with third party testing Q.C institutes to ensure quality standards are achieved, • Carry out occasional QC Inspections on incoming goods against sealing samples to required standards and resolving any issues., • Work to the Critical path to meet deadlines., • Work with suppliers to continually improve quality and ethical standards., • Based in our Head office in Cheltenham, UK., • Other duties as required. About You: • Within a commutable distance to our Head office in Cheltenham, UK, or willing to relocate., • Minimum of 3 Year experience, • Previous experience working for a brand preferable, but not essential, • Have strong knowledge in product development, fit, engineering to cost and manufacturing standards., • Must have a detailed understanding of manufacturing techniques across a wide variety of product areas or specialisation., • Must have good interpersonal skills to deal with various cultures and personalities., • Have a strong team collaboration and networking attitude, • Passionate about product with a high attention to detail., • Must be flexible and able to work in a fast -paced environment and be open minded to continuous change and improvement., • You will strive for continuous improvement in process and product specifications., • An understanding of the consumer fit/quality expectations within the business, • Highly organised with strong time management skills., • Computer literate (preferably familiar with Excel, Word, Adobe, PLM systems etc)., • Understanding and awareness of garment testing with ability to interpret test reports against company requirements