Garment Technologist (Womenswear)

We’re looking for an experienced Garment Technologist to join a busy Technical Team on a full-time contract basis to support a major retail account.

Working for this long established international clothing manufacturer, you will be responsible for ensuring the fit, quality and technical standards for womens jersey and soft separates, from initial development through to production.

Garment Technologist – The Role

• Oversee fit samples and seals at all stages of production from 1st fit through to production samples.
• Provide technical advice on garment make-up, advising design on production viability without jeopardising cost.
• Check samples for measurements, quality, construction methods, fabric and labelling and set standards for factory.
• Monitor the sealing process to ensure approvals are achieved within the required time frame.
• Liaise with Womenswear team and customers.
• Manage fit meetings with the customer and report fit comments back to the factories.
• Occasional travel to the offshore factories to assess products at pre-production and production AQL stages and also customer visits.

Garment Technologist – Skills & Requirements

• Proven track record as Garment Technologist
• Proven track record in establishing and maintaining quality and fit standards with factories.
• Excellent hands-on experience of the fit process through to final production sample.
• Extensive experience working across Women’s formal and casualwear.
• A confident, enthusiastic, proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Have machine, fuse and pattern background.
• Full Right to Work in the UK.