V&C Associates have partnered with the one of the UK’s beautiful Womenswear brand that has seen strong yearly performance with the business is committed in driving fashion, style, quality, and consistency. The brand is recruiting for a Senior Garment Technologist to work closely with design and product development teams – providing outstanding products to their customers. As a rapidly growing business you will have the opportunity to push forwards the Fit and the Quality of the product. You will also be involved in multiple areas of the business, with opinions that are genuinely appreciated and taken on board.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting design by advising measurements and construction details for specs.
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A strong technical knowledge of garments fitting grading and construction is essential.
Covering multi product areas working on Women’s woven products, Knit, Jersey, and printed occasion wear. You will need to have a good understanding of the Fit and construction of all of these product types.
Measuring samples and creating fit workbooks from 1st fit to seal to ensure the garments are correct to Brands requirements.
Checking grading for production to ensure consistency within the products.
Reviewing base and bulk test reports for clients and advising on and approving washing instructions.
Liaising with suppliers globally to support them in the fit and manufacture process, by providing clear instructions and support where needed.
The ability to effectively communicate across external departments and manage information from a variety of teams.
Pushing forwards sustainability by joining seminars and networking with labs and suppliers to ensure the client has the knowledge to continue to push this area.
Working with suppliers to ensure Audits are to standard and continually improved upon.
Analysis of Returns / Faulty products. Organise QC at our Warehouse.
Essential skills
You will need to have 5+ years’ experience in multi- product women’s wear garments in the supply side
Required to work independently and within a team.
Taking ownership of the fit process and drive forward quality.
Have the ability to work in a structured and timely manner, within a team environment as well as on your own.
You will need to be able to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
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