A fantastic opportunity to join a growing Brand House in the centre of Manchester. Working across multiple product areas, you will support the Design, Product and Technical teams while gaining hands-on experience throughout the product development process. You will communicate with overseas factories, assist with sample approvals and help ensure production runs efficiently and to agreed deadlines. This is an ideal opportunity for a fashion, garment technology or textiles graduate looking to develop a career in product development and garment technology.
Role Responsibilities
- Support the review of proto and design samples, ensuring they meet size and design specifications.
- Assist with fit sessions, taking measurements and preparing samples beforehand.
- Learn to develop and maintain fit blocks and sizing specifications across product categories.
- Prepare technical workbooks and comments for communication to offshore suppliers.
- Assist in maintaining critical paths and tracking sample approvals.
- Support communication with factories to ensure technical requirements are understood.
- Help coordinate garment testing requirements and maintain testing records.
- Assist in managing care labels, test reports and supplier manuals.
- Support the production seal process and quality assurance procedures.
- Log incoming samples and parcels from overseas suppliers and organise outbound shipments.
- Maintain accurate technical and administrative records.
- Work closely with Design, Production and Buying teams to support product development activities.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a recent graduate or someone at the beginning of their career with a passion for fashion product development and garment technology. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Skills and Experience:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Fashion, Garment Technology, Textiles or a related subject preferred.
- Placement, internship or university project experience within fashion or apparel is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Good communication skills and confidence working with different teams.
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Enthusiastic, proactive and eager to develop a career in garment technology.
- Interest in Sportswear, jersey, casualwear, denim or multi-product apparel desirable
Graduate or entry-level Technical Assistant / Garment Technologist role in Bolton employer: Rosso & Azzurro
At Rosso & Azzurro, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a culture that values innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the fashion and lifestyle industry. Located in the vibrant UK market, we offer unique advantages such as access to a diverse customer base and the chance to lead a passionate team dedicated to excellence in B2B fulfilment.
