I am working with a well-established supplier of trend driven knitwear who is going from strength to strength. They are recruiting for an experienced Garment/Knitwear Technologist.
You will be part of a busy technical team based onsite in Leicestershire, and will be working with a variety of well-known fashion brands within the UK to provide innovation, the best service and quality possible.
Knitwear Garment Technologist - The Role
* To take ownership of knitwear styles from the design team once the garment has been sold.
* Ensuring samples are developed from initial stage to finished production sample are commercially viable, checked and approved according to customer requirement.
* Responsible for approval of garments and advising on all aspects on fit, construction and quality related issues.
* Measure, fit and grade samples.
* Staying up to date with innovations and developments in knitwear production, working with factories to develop styles.
* Follow the critical path and ensuring delivery dates are met.
* Working closely within internal design, sampling, sales and merchandising teams, and to develop strong working relationships with customers’ own technical teams.
* Attending fit sessions as required, relaying fit comments and amendments to factories.
* Travel to customers in the UK and possible / occasional travel to factories
Knitwear Garment Technologist - The Candidate
* Must have previous experience...