We have an exciting opportunity for two Garment Technologists to join the Lucy & Yak Product Team!
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Garment Technologist is responsible for delivering and driving consistency in fit and a high standard of quality within all products to the brand standards.
Working collaboratively with the production team on product development ensuring product conforms to the construction, finish, performance, and sustainable/ethical requirements to achieve the required aesthetic. The Garment Technologist strives to elevate and constantly evaluate product performance and improve quality and fit where possible.
What you'll be doing...
* Working on product development with the entire Product team to ensure new ideas are risk assessed effectively in order to respect the development CP dates.
* Creating detailed tech packs containing product specifications, fit comments and product performance requirements, ensuring product conformity to our requirements. Identifying suitable fabrics, trims and washes in line with Lucy & Yak’s sustainability practices.
* Working to the Critical Path maintaining deadlines effectively and highlighting any risk to dates throughout the season.
* Attending all fit meetings, documenting fit comments accordingly. Sharing clear fit and construction comments/requirements on Initial, Red, Black and Gold seal within the tech pack to the India team.
* Ability to anticipate technical problems and offer strong solutions with corrective action plans.
* Analysing product returns, reviews and product faults with the Technical Manager, making recommendations required for product improvement.
* Ensure that all Lucy & Yak products conform with testing and performance standards utilising the L&Y performance manual.
* Working with Technical Manager to ensure that all Lucy & Yak products have the relevant fabric standard labelling present and TC is received on shipping of orders.
* Approving bulk test reports and care labels.
* Maintaining high quality levels while working towards constant quality improvements – in partnership with our QC team, UK and India product team.
* Communicate always with fluidity and transparency, and collaborate with ease with colleagues in all departments.
* Work closely with the customer happiness team to offer product support ensuring excellent standards of customer satisfaction.
* Complete benchmarking exercises against competitors for quality and fit and sustainability innovations within fabrics, packaging and processes.
What you need...
* Minimum of 3 years experience in a Technologist role.
* Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing operations, including pattern cutting skills, grading and marker making.
* Knowledge of product performance and testing is essential.
* Working knowledge of fabrics and garment components and finishes.
* Knowledgeable and passionate about sustainability and circularity.
* Experience of working with overseas factories demonstrating empathy with the constraints and timelines in this regard, showing the ability to communicate effectively.
* Profound technical mindset.
* The ability to grow and adapt accordingly within a relatively new and constantly changing fast-growing business.
The details
* 2 x Garment Technologist roles
* Salary £35,000 per annum
* Based in our Brighton Office
* Permanent role
* 34 hours/4 day per week with full-time salary
* See our careers homepage for a full list of our perks and benefits! https://careers.lucyandyak.com/
Lucy and Yak has ambitious growth plans and we’re building a team to help enable and accelerate that growth. We are looking for people who share our values, are curious, forward-looking, take ownership and work together to build a future for themselves and Lucy and Yak.
Please note we are not in a position to sponsor overseas workers, please only apply for the position if you have permission to work in the United Kingdom.
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