At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate with designers and suppliers to ensure high-quality garment production.
- Company: Join Vogue Sourcing, a dynamic global fashion supplier with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for travel and career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be part of the fashion industry and make a real impact on garment quality.
- Qualifications: Understanding of textiles, garment construction, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Vogue Sourcing is an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic global fashion supplier, with offices around the world. We are looking for a talented Garment Tech to join our team in Manchester or Leicester.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Liaising with designers, and adapting designs to suit production methods
- Working closely with Suppliers and Offshore Teams
- Creating Workbooks for styles
- Overseeing fittings of first samples, Grades, PP samples and Gold Seals
- Attending Fit sessions with Customers
- Updating Workbooks after Fit Sessions with clear instructions and pictures if needed to make amendments
- Undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product
- Responding to product queries, including complaints, from wholesalers and customers
- Making sure garments can be produced within budget
- Internally fitting Womens, Ladies and Childrenswear samples on stand and updating Workbooks before attending Fit Session with Next Techs
ABOUT YOU:
- An understanding of manufacturing, textiles and garment construction is essential
- Ability to work alone as well as in a team
- Able to work under tight deadlines and cope with pressure
- Have a keen interest in fashion and textiles
- Demonstrate an understanding of pattern cutting, construction and manufacturing techniques
- Technical knowledge gained preferably within fast paced commercial or supplier environment
- Flexible approach to be able to adjust to the constantly changing needs of the business
- Ability to convey technical information clearly in layman’s terms
- Exceptional eye for technical detail to consistently ensure the correct documentation is used and followed
- Applied technical knowledge of fabrics and threads
- Highly organised with good prioritisation skills
- Confident and clear communication skills; both verbal and written to work productively alongside other Product teams and external suppliers
OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Flexible working opportunity
- Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service)
- Enhanced maternity pay
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Buying and selling holiday scheme
- Birthday day off
- Sample Sales
- Opportunity to travel
- Pension scheme
- Bike2work scheme
Garment Technologist in Manchester employer: Vogue Sourcing UK
Vogue Sourcing is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and innovative work culture, perfect for creative minds looking to thrive in the fashion industry. Located in Leicester, our team enjoys a collaborative environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing you to take ownership of your projects and make a real impact. Join us to be part of a dynamic global network where your creativity can shine and contribute to trend-setting designs.
