At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the technical team in garment development and production processes.
- Company: Established branded apparel business with a strong reputation in the fashion industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Office-based role in North London with a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and enhance your skills in garment technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in garment technology and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
North London | Office-Based (5 Days per Week)
Up to £35,000 + Benefits
Our client is a well-established and growing branded apparel business with over 30 years of success within the fashion industry. Supplying quality branded menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, they have built an excellent reputation for product development, quality and long-term customer partnerships.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Junior Garment Technologist to join their experienced technical team based in North London. Working alongside a team of six technologists, this is an excellent opportunity for a Garment Technologist looking to take the next step in their career, ideally someone in their second or third industry role.
The Role
Supporting the wider technical team across menswear, womenswear and kidswear, you will gain exposure to the full garment technology process from development through to production. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with a solid grounding in garment technology who is looking to develop their technical skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Duties
- Assisting with fit sessions and taking accurate fit comments
- Measuring and assessing samples throughout the development process
- Managing sample flow and maintaining sample libraries
- Monitoring and supporting the critical path to ensure key deadlines are achieved
- Liaising with suppliers and internal teams regarding fit, quality and technical queries
- Updating and maintaining technical information on PLM/CRM systems
- Helping prepare technical packs and product specifications
- Supporting senior technologists with day-to-day administrative and technical tasks
- Ensuring all technical documentation is accurate and up to date
About You - Must have experience
- Previous and recent experience within a Junior or Assistant Garment Technology role within a UK high street Supplier or UK high street retailer / Brand
- Looking for your second or third move within the industry
- Experience assisting with fit meetings and recording fit comments
- Understanding of garment construction, measurements and fit
- Exposure to critical path management and sample tracking
- Comfortable using PLM, CRM or similar product management systems
- Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude
- A genuine passion for product and garment technology
- Commutable to London and eligible to work in the UK
“We will endeavour to contact you within 48 hours of receiving your CV, however due to the nature of our business this may be delayed due to meetings, holidays and offsite visits. If you have not had a response within 7 days then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, due to high volume response unfortunately we are unable to reply to all applicants.”
Junior Garment Technologist in London employer: Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists
Join a well-established childrenswear supplier in Holborn, London, where creativity meets collaboration in a hybrid working environment. With over 50 years of experience, the company offers regular training and development opportunities, ensuring that you grow alongside a talented design team while working on exciting projects for major UK retail accounts.
Contact Details:
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