Delivering and driving consistency in fit and a high standard of quality within all products to the brand standards. Working collaboratively on product development ensuring product conforms to the construction, finish, performance, compliance and sustainable/ethical requirements to achieve the required aesthetic.

Client Details

A fantastic opportunity for a Junior Garment Technologist to join a successful and growing entrepreneurial business in the outskirts of Leeds. The business sell via a variety of channels including Ecommerce & Wholesale. Due to growth they are seeking to add to their product team.

Description

• Ensuring product performance requirements are established and maintained through supplier education, testing and monitoring.
• Agreeing manufacturing methods are achievable in bulk production, resulting in products that will perform to requirements after purchase.
• Applying appropriate methods of communication with supplier bases, showing initiative and creative thinking where necessary to solve problems.
• Ensure adherence to the required sealing process from initial prototype to production sign off (including critical path adherence and management) Drive improvements where required.
• Work with Design/Buying teams during product development to get as many samples 'right first time' as possible.
• Work with suppliers to achieve the most cost-effective production methods to deliver the required quality standards.
• Ensure all products are effectively managed through the appropriate testing and care /safety labelling requirements including the management of new fabrics/ components.
• Work closely with factory to ensure standards are continually met and evolved.
• Actively adopt a Quality Assurance approach to all areas of role.
• Drive product forward in terms of fit, construction and technical performance in order to meet customer expectations.
• Work to the Critical Path maintaining deadlines effectively and highlighting any risk to dates throughout the season.
• Analysing product returns, reviews, and product faults making recommendations required for product improvement. Contributing to initiatives to reduce customer returns.

Profile

• 1 year of industry experience
• Graduate with a fashion or textile related degree
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of product performance and testing.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing operations, including pattern cutting skills, grading and marker making.

Job Offer

• Relaxed and friendly working environment
• Discount for staff, friends & family
• Hybrid working (1 day a week work from home?
• Healthcare Cash Plan (after completion of probationary period)
• Profit related bonus scheme
• Flexible start (between 08:00-10:00) & finish (between 16:00 - 18:00) times

Junior Garment Technologist

Junior Garment Technologist

Junior Garment Technologist