Job Description
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, 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 in Knitwear garment technology
* Excellent understanding of knitwear manufacturing processes and garment construction.
* Great team player but equally able to work on own initiative.
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
* A keen eye for detail and a passion for product.
* Strong and effective communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with customers, suppliers and team members.
* Experience of dealing with offshore factories
* Confident Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.