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Experienced Garment Technologist
Based Manchester City Centre, Deansgate (office based)
Salary – Circa £30k - £32k DOE, full time, permanent position
The Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Garment Technologist to join our team. This is a busy role and would suit someone looking to develop within a dynamic and growing wholesale clothing company. We are seeking a candidate who will develop and grow within our existing experienced team.
Working on the following stock ranges:
* Mens / Boys – Autumn / Winter and Spring / Summer - Outerwear Jackets
* Assisting with other product categories: Denim / shorts / trousers, as well as looking after customer accounts
* Working closely with merchandiser/design teams, as well as our Product Development Manager on the menswear department.
* Creating development specs at the beginning of each season from original samples or CADs
* Measuring samples at first fit / PP / production sample stages
* Conducting, leading and owning live in-house fit sessions
* Sending comprehensive clear fit comments and amended specs to the factories, supported with clear diagrams if needed. Liaising with them on a daily basis.
* Prioritizing & balancing workload to ensure shipment dates of product are met in a timely order.
* Responsible for your own fit comments / pattern solutions and advice to factories to maintain a good quality/standard.
* Advising factory of basic test requirements per style i.e., Base / bulk / zip tests. Progression and training on chemical testing requirements
* Checking & approving care label layouts, reading test reports
* Actioning in-house wash tests if necessary
* Assessing bulk inspection reports from our China office which come through on a weekly basis. Assisting the merch team with checking factory’s final packing lists, packaging and barcode details
* Making commercial decisions on bulk quality issues
* UK warehouse checks on orders if & when needed (Location is in East Manchester)
Skills Required:
* Good all-round admin skills
* Microsoft Office experience
* Organized
* Accurate with their work
* Enthusiastic to learn
* Must be able to work well within a team environment
* Previous experience within a similar environment is essential
This is a fully office-based role – 5 days a week, although there is some flexibility surrounding actual working hours.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Apparel Manufacturing
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