Garment Technologist - Wilmslow, United Kingdom - Encore Recruitment

Encore Recruitment

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Wilmslow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Garment Technologist

Ladieswear Jerseywear

We are looking for a Garment Technologist to join a fast paced, growing technical team to develop, enhance and manage the woven product areas whilst contributing to the wider product teams to drive forward quality and fit.

The Role

To contribute to and manage live model fittings across a varied product range. Product fittings are fast paced and are a collaborative approach with buying and Design teams. Attention to detail is key and ability to work at speed necessary.
Creation of graded size charts from physical samples and established blocks using brand standardised gradings and templates.
Creation of comprehensive, clear, and logical written product comments complete with supporting imagery and diagrams for suppliers to understand and achieve the desired product fit and quality.
Strong understanding of test reports and chemical compliance to ensure the product meets customer and brand expectations.
Strong understanding of pattern construction to support suppliers correctly and efficiently, improving fit and reducing sample quantity.
Understanding of product returns and implementing improvements based on the products performance.
Understanding of garment construction to ensure the best possible methods are used within cost and to achieve a premium and durable finish.
Ability to support other members of the Technical team with product fit and quality queries and be an advisory to other functions within the business such as Buying, Design, Merch and Sourcing.
Understanding of fabric characteristics, behaviour for product suitability.
Comprehensive understanding of factory product line processes.
Customer focused. Responding to all customer queries relating to product fit and quality as a priority to support the customer service team.
Maintaining the critical path with accuracy and consistency so visibility of the product progression is easily accessible to all functions within the business.
3 Years' experience minimum within a Ladieswear function with strong understanding and experience of all product ranges
Fitting, on both live model and stand will be a strength. Ability to fit accurately and at speed is a necessity.
Collaborative and clear communicator. Ability to work with the wider product team such as Buying, Design, Merchandise, Marketing and sourcing and building successful working relationships.
Organised, agile and able to prioritise within a busy office environment where change of priorities are frequent.
Active contributor to product discussions, sharing of ideas and new processes to improve best practice.