Main Accountabilities… • To assist the fit, size & function of styles from concept to launch. • Establish fit blocks and technical standards for the Represent brand. • To provide accurate size charts with consistent size grading which form part of the tech packs to suppliers. • To stick to the critical path with the product team. Ensure all timelines are met including tech packs and sample deadlines. • Bring to market, world class, fit for purpose product, built and engineered to Represent standards. • To attend prototype review meetings, size set, PP and production sample meetings and take the technical lead in all fit sessions. Fitting garments to a high standard, gathering accurate feedback to provide detailed comments to the factories. • Work with the rest of the product team to create new garment specs and collaborating to determine best fabric and trim combinations. • Responsible for the day-to-day Garment Tech operational tasks, to deliver the goals and objectives as set by the Head of Menswear – in line with the company vision. • Independently plan and organise allocated workload. To ensure that all tech-packs are of the highest standard (with PD) and can be accurately translated by the factory into the best quality 1st Prototypes. • Co-ordinate daily communication with all suppliers including chasing fit samples. • Manage any relevant testing and test reports. Approval of care labels. Communicate any issues and find solutions to any problems that may arise. • Thorough checks of all samples submitted to ensure they meet Represent’s high fabric and construction standards. • Be confident that the current supply base is compliant and transparent. • Provide technical skills and expertise to ensure that all garments are fit for purpose. • Ability to understand, recommend, and execute commercial construction solutions • Maintain & update the PLM. • Request and analyze all AQL reports and act on any issues. • Request and analyze customer returns reports to gain an insight into any potential problems. • Occasionally visit the warehouse to randomly check all production to check for any issues, before goods are released to the customer, when necessary. • Be prepared to visit factories including international travel, independently or with a co-worker. • Awareness of all factory shipment dates. • Communicate any fit updates to ecomm team, so they can update the product description on site. This will hopefully prevent any unnecessary returns. KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Luxury mindset with commercial awareness. • Collaborative, non- political approach • Appropriate qualification in apparel sector or equivalent work experience • Experience working with global apparel brands • Excellent garment construction and engineering skills. • Ability to measure and grade to a high standard. • Sound understanding of fabrics and testing methods. • Knowledge of pattern making essential • Demonstrate a pro-active approach to problem solving • Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities • Strong commercial awareness with an ability to identify risk and confidently provide solutions • Experience in a fast-paced environment • Extensive knowledge of Excel & PLM • Hands on approach. • Strong organizational skills. • Knowledge of PLM is advantageous You have… • 1-2 years Garment Technologist experience. • Factory experience • Pattern cutting skills • Excellent garment construction knowledge • Excellent communication skills You might have… • Sportswear or branded apparel experience. • Knowledge and passion for sustainability. • Experience & understanding of garment/fabric test reports. We would ideally like you to … • Be flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities • Own the role and make things happen. • Strong commercial awareness with an ability to identify product risk and confidently provide solutions • Experience in a fast-paced environment • Be comfortable with change. • Love Product Benefits • 25 x days holiday per year • Company bonus scheme • Staff discount • Onsite gym