Clothing Technologist

Our client, a mid market womenswear brand are looking for a Garment Technologist to join their head office team to come on board and manage the Knitwear categories.

Working closely with the wider team, you will be driving the technical aspects of the product process from design sketch through to production.

You must have proven experience and are comfortable working with women’s Knitwear product.

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the team, you will manage and drive the garment fittings from development through to production to a high standard.
• Be able to identify and resolve all quality and construction issues and risk assess all styles to eliminate any potential production issues.
• Be able to confidently provide suggestions on improvements relating to the process, suppliers or the fit of the garment.
• Work closely with the factories to consistently be reviewing the blocks and sizing.
• Build and maintain clear brand quality guidelines and building this along with the supplier manual, providing the suppliers with all necessary details to ensure success.
• Be able to manage and resolve any non-compliance issues that arise

Our client is looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience within a similar role in a Womenswear technical role with exceptional technical skills. You must have working experience and confidence working with women's Knitwear.
• Excellent hands on technical and construction knowledge, with a commercial awareness
• Be a self-starter and motivated alongside excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of communication with the factories and in-house team with the ability to build successful relationships.
• A quick learner and able to work within a dynamic team, adapting to the daily needs of the team
• Experience of working with a wide network of vendors and experience of working with factories across the globe.
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong team member who can drive this role with a strong work ethic.

*** Please note only successful candidates will be contacted***

Our client operates on a hybrid based working model. Details will be provided to successful applicants.