Garment Technologist

Overview

We have an amazing opportunity for a full time Garment Technologist to join our team to deliver the technical strategy for the Fleece and Softshell. We are looking for an experienced Technologist with a proven background working in a fast-paced environment across mens, womens, kids product. This is a 9 month maternity cover.

Location:

London, Victoria.

Reports to:

Mountain Warehouse Technical Manager. Department:
Buying.

• Managing the quality on a similar clothing area across mens, womens and kids.
• Running fit meetings to drive consistency in fit and make.
• Driving innovation in product, performance and sustainability through benchmarking and technical advancements.
• Streamlining ways of working to deliver efficiencies.
• Acting as an integral part of the tech and buying team, advising on the technical and sustainable suitability of fabric, construction, and fit. Managing the department testing and the AQL programme.
• Monitoring returns data to identify patterns and poor performance to deliver improvements.
• Building supplier relationships to influence quality and fit.
• Managing an Apprentice / Junior Technologist.

• At least 3 years multi-product experience at Garment Technologist level.
• Good knowledge of pattern-cutting, grading, garment construction and production processes.
• Basic knowledge of sustainable fabrications and certification programmes.
• Good data management reporting skills.
• Experience of working with offshore suppliers.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and communication skills.
• Team player capable of working under pressure to deadlines.
• Organised, methodical with great attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
• Holiday allowance
• 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
• Pension scheme