We have an opportunity for a Senior Womenswear Garment Technologist. We are looking for an experienced Senior Technologist with the ability to develop teams and manage cross department projects.
What you’ll be doing
* Managing and developing a team of 3 within the technical function.
* Managing the quality strategy for multi-product womenswear clothing.
* Managing cross function technical projects to maintain compliance and efficiencies.
* Running fit meetings to drive consistency and improvement.
* Driving innovation in product, performance, and sustainability through benchmarking and technical advances.
* Integral part of the buying team, advising on technical and sustainable suitability of fabric, construction and fit.
* Managing the department testing and AQL programme.
* Monitoring returns data to spot patterns and poor performance to deliver improvements.
* Building supplier relationships to influence quality and fit.
We’d love to meet someone with
* At least 2 years’ experience as a senior technologist for a high street retail brand.
* Management and team development experience to a formal people framework.
* Excellent influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
* Excellent established knowledge of pattern-cutting, grading, garment construction and production processes.
* Basic knowledge of sustainable fabrications and certification programmes.
* Experience of working with offshore suppliers.
* Organised, methodical with great attention to detail.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
* Private medical insurance
* Hybrid working with minimum of 3 days in the office (Tue-Thurs)
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