Job Description
Garment Technologist\n\nBased Manchester City Centre, Deansgate (office based)\n\nSalary – Circa £30k - £32k DOE, full time, permanent position\n\nThe Role:\n\nWe 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. \n\nMain duties/responsibilities:\n\nWorking on the following stock ranges:\n- Mens / Boys – Autumn / Winter and Spring / Summer - Outerwear Jackets\n\n- Mens / Boys Footwear\n\nAssisting with other product categories; Denim / shorts / trousers, as well as looking after customer accounts\nWorking closely with merchandiser/ design teams, as well as our Product development manager on the menswear Department. \nCreating development specs at the beginning of each season from original samples or CADS\nMeasuring samples at first fit / PP / production sample stages\nConducting, lead and own, live in house fit session\nSending comprehensive clear fit comments and amended specs to the factories, supported with clear diagrams if needed. Liaising with them on a daily basis.\nPrioritise & balance workload to ensure shipment dates of product are met in a timely order.\nResponsible for your own fit comments / pattern solutions and advice to factories to maintain a good quality/ standard.\nAdvise factory of basic test requirements per style ie Base / bulk / zip tests. Progression and training on chemical testing requirements\nChecking & approving Care label layouts, reading test reports\nAction in house wash tests if necessary\nAssessing 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\nGiving commercial decisions on bulk quality issues\nUK warehouse checks on orders if & when needed ( Location is in East Manchester )\nSkills required\n\nGood all round admin skills\nMicrosoft office experience\nOrganized\nAccurate with their work\nEnthusiastic to learn,\nMust be able to work well within a team environment\nPrevious experience within a similar environment is essential\nThis is a fully office-based role – x5 days a week, although there is some flexibility surrounding actual working hours.\n\nNext Step: By clicking ‘apply’ you will be taken to our recruitment / HR system where you can complete your application