Garment Technologist - Braunton, United Kingdom - Saltrock Head Office

Saltrock Head Office

Verified Company

Braunton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Everything we do is guided by Creativity and the energy in new ideas, new designs and fresh thinking, always putting the customer first.

As a Garment Technologist you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and fit of samples and production garments across a mix of categories.

Product categories include Men's, Women's and kids both knitted and woven product as well as a full range of accessories.

Working closely with the Buying and Design teams you will take ownership of the Saltrock block, standardising the fit whilst ensuring delivery is in line with the critical path and the highest standards are maintained.

Garment Technologist - The Role:

Produce clear and detailed technical specifications and graded specs.
Prepare technical packs for factories, problem solve and handle production and capacity issues.
Lead regular meetings with Buying and Design and effectively put into work any new development samples required.
Produce clear and detailed technical specifications, and prepare technical packs for factories, problem solve and handle production issues.
Handle all product submissions for fitting, logging and filing to build a fully sealed range.
Arrange and lead all fit meetings, daily if required, bringing all pre measured garments and previous fits for reference.
Relay comments directly to factories and explain any amendments required.
Where required request and manage any relevant testing reports for that product.
Ensure all technical information is kept up to date and any necessary alterations are made following sample reviews and fit sessions. Monitor and request samples through the making process using the critical path to ensure that they meet deadline dates, are to a high quality standard and meet all required specifications.
Occasional travel to the offshore factories to assess products at Pre production and Production AQL stages might be required.

Skills/Experience Required

Minimum of 3years experience in similar clothing environment, within a garment technical/technologist position.
Proven track record in establishing and maintaining quality and fit standards with factories.
Excellent hands on experience of the fit process from creating graded specs through to final production sample.
A confident, enthusiastic, proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Reporting to:
Head of Design

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