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 someone looking to develop within a dynamic and growing wholesale clothing company. We are very looking for a candidate who will develop and grow within our existing experienced team.
Main duties/responsibilities:
Working on the following stock ranges:
- Mens / Boys – Autumn / Winter and Spring / Summer - Outerwear Jackets
- Mens / Boys Footwear
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, lead and own, live in house fit session
Sending comprehensive clear fit comments and amended specs to the factories, supported with clear diagrams if needed. Liaising with them on a daily basis.
Prioritise & balance 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.
Advise factory of basic test requirements per style ie Base / bulk / zip tests. Progression and training on chemical testing requirements
Checking & approving Care label layouts, reading test reports
Action 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
Giving 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 – x5 days a week, although there is some flexibility surrounding actual working hours.
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