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 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 on a daily basis, 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 on a daily basis, 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.