The Company:
An excellent opportunity has arisen with a leading clothing importer for a Junior Fashion Garment Technologist (Denim, Outerwear, Woven’s) to join a forward thinking Fast Fashion company who produce young ladies and men’s fashion ranges for a range of multiple stores and their own brand. You will ensure product standards are adhered to and to meet customer satisfaction levels.
You will be assisting the Senior Garment Technologist on the following ranges:
Mens / Boys – Autumn / Winter and Spring / Summer – Outerwear Jackets
Mens / Boys Footwear
The Role:
Assisting our Snr Garment tech with other product categories; Denim /shorts / trousers, as well as progression to look after customer accounts
Working closely with merchandiser/ design teams, as well as our Product development manager on the menswear Department.
Creating development specs at the beginning of each season from original samples or CADS
Measuring samples at first fit / PP / production sample stages
Conducting, lead and own, live in house fit session
Sending comprehensive clear fit comments and amended specs to the
factories, supported with clear diagrams if needed. Liaising with them on a
daily basis.
Prioritise & balance workload to ensure shipment dates of product are met in
a timely order.
Responsible for your own fit comments / pattern solutions and advice to factories to maintain a good quality/ standard.
Advise factory of basic test requirements per style ie Base / bulk / zip tests.
Progression and training on chemical testing requirements
Checking & approving Care label layouts, reading test reports
Action in house wash tests if necessary
Assessing bulk inspection reports from our China office which come through on a weekly basis. Assisting the merch team with checking factory’s final packing lists, packaging and barcode details
Giving commercial decisions on bulk quality issues
UK warehouse checks on orders if & when needed (Location is in East Manchester)
Skills Required:
MUST be computer literate - good understanding of Word, Excel and email.
1 – 2 years experience
MUST have good communication skills - you will be liaising with - Designers, Merchandisers and sales teams.
Handle the pressures of a fast paced environment.
Looking to progress their career.
Must have attention to detail and accuracy.
Able to work with a methodical, no-nonsense approach