Garment Technologist

Central Manchester

Office based

Salary upto £32k DOE

We can go higher on salary for a more experienced candidate

 

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Garment Technologist to join their Team. This is a busy role and would suit 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.

Main duties/responsibilities:

Working on the following stock ranges:

  • Mens / Boys – Autumn / Winter and Spring / Summer – Outerwear

    Jackets

  • Mens / Boys Footwear

  • Assisting with other product categories; Denim / shorts / trousers, as well as looking after customer accounts

  • Working closely with merchandiser/ design teams, as well as our Product development manager on the menswear Department.

  • Creating development specs at the beginning of each season from original samples or CADS

  • Measuring samples at first fit / PP / production sample stages

  • Conducting, lead and own, live in house fit session

  • Sending comprehensive clear fit comments and amended specs to the

    factories, supported with clear diagrams if needed. Liaising with them on a

    daily basis.

  • Prioritise & balance workload to ensure shipment dates of product are met in

    a timely order.

  • Responsible for your own fit comments / pattern solutions and advice to

    factories to maintain a good quality/ standard.

  • Advise factory of basic test requirements per style ie Base / bulk / zip tests.

    Progression and training on chemical testing requirements

  • Checking & approving Care label layouts , reading test reports

  • Action in house wash tests if necessary

  • Assessing 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

  • Giving commercial decisions on bulk quality issues

  • UK warehouse checks on orders if & when needed ( Location is in East

    Manchester )

    Skills required

  • Good all round admin skills

  • Microsoft office experience

  • Organised

  • Accurate with their work

  • Enthusiastic to learn,

  • Must be able to work well within a team environment

  • Previous experience within a similar environment is essential