MENSWEAR GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST (SPORTS/ STREETWEAR)
MANCHESTER - CITY CENTRE
FULL TIME OFFICE BASED ROLE
UP TO £30K
Our client is a rapidly growing sports/streetwear online brand looking to recruit an experienced Garment Technologist to join their team and report to the Head of Product. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working in ideally sportswear/streetwear online brands and possess a technical Fashion degree.
THE ROLE
Working closely with the Designers and Directors to develop branded products that are fit for purpose. Responsibilities include:
1. Assist with measuring & sending comments on samples, across menswear and accessories.
2. Check submissions sent from factories including lab dips, bulk fabric, and print submissions.
3. Ensure products follow all safety standards and meet minimum testing requirements.
4. Work to a critical path to ensure a smooth development process and maintain ex-factory dates.
5. Communicate with multiple overseas factories and suppliers to keep the production process on track.
6. Conduct QC checks on production & provide feedback to factories.
7. Organize samples, archive old samples & create/remove submission files.
8. Support with managing the log of brand returns.
9. Hold fit sessions and advise on fit problems.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, ambitious individual to join our design team as a garment technologist/product developer. You’ll play a key role in developing products from the initial design stage to landing online.
Requirements
1. Fashion and technical qualification to degree level.
2. Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience within a similar role in a fast-paced environment.
3. Sportswear / technical garment experience preferred.
4. Flexibility to travel for trips to warehouses & overseas factory visits.
5. Confident using Outlook, Excel, and Word.
6. An understanding of garment construction is key, as is knowledge of grading and grade rules.
7. Must be organized and have a proactive approach.
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