Lingerie & Swimwear Pattern Technologist - Fit & Grading

Location: Leamington Spa – Hybrid min 2 days per week

Responsibilities:

• Problem solving to find technical solutions through pattern, garment construction and materials to deliver the best fit and quality for our customers.
• Cutting and grading patterns from concept to production, making amendments after weekly fit sessions and creating graded measurement charts.
• Work closely with our sample machinists to ensure samples are made correctly to the method of construction and to the quality standard required.
• In weekly fitting sessions manage the fit and sealing approval process, fitting samples, carrying out measurement and quality checks, giving accurate feedback.
• Create and maintain accurate technical packs from costing to production, ensuring clear communication of fit, quality, and production details that allow factories to produce garments to a high standard.
• Manage product quality throughout the whole lifecycle ensuring that all styles are fit for end purpose and bulk production by testing materials and garments, carrying out wear testing and approving test reports.
• Manage styles in line with Critical Path working collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure key milestones are met.
• Create AQL paperwork and packs, working closely with warehouse QC team to AQL approve styles in time for planned launch.
• Managing and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers and factories monitoring quality and seasonal performance. This will involve some international travel to factories as required.

About You:

• You will have at least 3 years working experience in pattern technology and grading with a passion for creating and developing great fitting Lingerie and Swimwear.
• Ideally, along the way you have gathered garment technology experience too with a good understanding of garment construction for bulk production.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential, as is the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• This role is varied, and you will need to be organised, positive, self-motivated and able to flex and effectively prioritise your workload to ensure product is delivered on time.
• Teamwork drives everything we deliver in Product, and you will be confident working collaboratively with colleagues on a day-to-day basis to achieve our goals, and willing to help and support others if needed.
• You will be working very closely with all our suppliers, so you will need to be effective in building and maintaining strong relationships and have the confidence to deal with any issues that may arise.
• This includes international travel to factories when required.

Please note: Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for post holders to be female. This is covered under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the 2010 Equality Act.

Interested? If this role sounds like a perfect fit for you, we’d absolutely love to hear from you! Just click the ‘Apply Now’ button below and you’ll be taken to a new page where you can send us your application. Please include your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’d love to join Bravissimo and what you’d bring to the role. We really do read every single one - honestly! and we can’t move forward without it, so take this as your moment to tell us your story (as we love getting to know you) and your why! If this opportunity makes you feel excited (we hope it does!), don’t wait too long to apply as we may close the advert early if we receive lots of applications.