Ladieswear Garment Technologist

Ladieswear Garment Technologist (Temporary Position)

Full-time position, Temporary to cover maternity leave – maximum of 9 months FTC

Salary – Negotiable depending on experience

Location: London, W1W

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Garment Technologist to join our Team. This is a busy role and would suit someone looking to gain experience within a dynamic and growing wholesale clothing company.

Main duties/responsibilities

• Working on the following ladieswear categories; wovens, jerseys, loungewear, nightwear, swimwear, underwear.
• Working closely with design and merchandising teams daily, providing technical advice from initial design through to bulk production, ensuring garments are fitting correctly, fit for use and produced to a high standard.
• Working closely with suppliers/factories daily, maintaining good working relationships and communication and to resolve any production issues quickly and efficiently.
• Creating technical spec`s from original samples or design CADs.
• Measuring of samples from 1st fit stage through to bulk production.
• Managing of the fit process from 1st fit through to production approval.
• Leading fit sessions with design team and independently.
• Sending clear fit comments with fully amended specs / images / drawings to factories and to ensure high standard is maintained.
• Advising on grading for bulk production.
• Production sample approvals.
• Working to a clear critical path and liaising with merchandising teams where needed.
• Managing own workload to ensure critical path dates are maintained and delays are avoided.
• To advise suppliers on testing requirements, including base testing and chemical restrictions.
• Checking and approving of test reports.
• Creating wash care label layouts with relevant wash instructions based on test report results.
• Actioning in house testing if necessary.
• Looking after customer accounts – Asos / M&M, as well as own brand stock.

Skills required

• Good all round admin skills
• Microsoft office experience
• Organized
• Accurate with their work
• Enthusiastic to learn,
• Must be able to work well within a team environment
• Previous experience within a similar environment is essential

Must be eligible to work in the UK as visa sponsorship can\’t be provided.

This is a fully office-based role – x5 days a week, although there is some flexibility surrounding actual working hours.

Next Step:

By clicking ‘apply\’ you will be taken to our ATS, where you can see more details and complete your application.