Posted 92 months ago

Senior Garment Technologist- Fast fashion brand

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Senior Garment Technologist managing and improving fit and supplier performance for a fast-fashion brand, conducting fit sessions, guiding new product development, analysing factory performance, and driving continuous improvement.

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Senior Garment Technologist- Fast fashion brand

The Senior Garment Technologist will work with and develop our global supply bases. The role will involve managing and improving fit and analysing supplier performance. Experienced multi- product Senior Garment Technologist to work in a pivotal role within the technical team.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

The Role:

Conducting fit sessions for own product area
Supporting technologist team in managing fit sessions for other product areas
Ensuring all technical issues are accurately and consistently analysed and that clear, concise and accurate comments are sent to suppliers
Liaising with Design and Buying teams to offer technical guidance and support on new product development
Working with suppliers to improve areas of weakness, and to maintain areas of strength
Identifying new projects
Analysing factory performance and maintaining up-to-date records of the resulting data
Managing the critical path and high-lighting potential issues in a timely way
Keeping up-to-date with fibre composition labelling and product safety regulations
Promoting quality at all times, whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude
Maintaining supplier performance database
Delivering continuous improvement and creative solutions
Feeding back to Technical Manager, peers and technologists with recommendations for improvements to procedures and practises

The Person:

A technically-oriented qualification, preferably at degree level, is essential, as is a minimum of 6-7 years’ experience of a similar role in a fast-paced environment
Experience of working directly with factories, and thorough understanding of how factories are structured and operate, including types of machinery and equipment
Comprehensive understanding of fitting and fit issues is essential, and pattern-cutting knowledge and practise is very desirable
Working knowledge of grading and grade rules
Thorough understanding of garment construction and fabric technology, including testing
First-class communication skills are essential, as well as experience of working with different cultures and the challenges this can bring
Able to work both independently and as part of a team, and able to inspire and motivate team members
Able to meet new challenges with a positive attitude and to take ownership of projects as identified by the Technical Manager and / or Head of QA
Strong time-management skills with the ability to both prioritise tasks and change direction with agility as the situation requires
Fully conversant with Outlook, Excel and Word, and willing to learn new applications as the role demands

Skills

Fabric TechnologyFibre CompositionFit SessionsGarment ConstructionGradingMS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)Pattern CuttingProduct Safety RegulationsQuality AssuranceSupplier Performance Analysis

Senior Garment Technologist- Fast fashion brand

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Senior Garment Technologist- Fast fashion brand

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