Garment Technologist - Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom - u&i Search Ltd

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Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Description

Our client is a leading manufacturer and retailer of technical outdoor and travel clothing ranges for women, men and children.

Established for over 50 years and based in Buckinghamshire, they are now seeking a Garment Technologist to be responsible for developing and executing premium quality products on time, ensuring maximised profit margins, in line with agreed strategy for each product segment.

Reporting into the Technical Manager, the Garment Technologist acts as a primary liaison between the brand and product suppliers (apparel and accessories) and provide apparel engineering and manufacturing expertise to the design team in order to ensure potential garment defects are identified and prevented at an early stage.

Working to exceed the quality expectations of the customer as the key goal, this role will work closely with the design team to ensure that expected quality standards are upheld from concept throughout production.

Garment Technologist - The role:

To deliver products that reflects the brand values of easy care, lightweight, packable, protective and versatile.
Work with the Design team to ensure that all specifications of assigned products are adequate in order to achieve the highest level of quality.
To ensure the functional and quality demands of the brand's products are met from the product briefs throughout production.
Monitor quality standards of product quality at suppliers during all stages of prototyping development.
Perform risk analysis at the handover stage to ensure any potential risks are identified and remedied or avoided at an early stage.
Review and sign off on preproduction samples for accuracy, quality and function prior to production start ensuring that all products meet business expectations.
Alongside Designer, ensure that products are fit for purpose and in line with current quality expectations
Collaborate with Design team to ensure styling and aesthetic objectives align with performance, quality, and cost objectives.
Creating and maintaining products specifications, comments and bill of material (BOMs) at every stage of the development cycle.
Update developmenttracking on Range Grid and make available for weekly meetings in order to confirm that calendar dates and timelines are being adhered to.
Ensure that suppliers have clear information and specs that allow them to deliver products that meet requirements for function, performance, quality and aesthetics.
The timely management of prototyping, testing and product reviews to a critical path, ensuring all products and ranges are launched on time.
Work with the Materials team to ensure that all product lab dips, trims and components are approved as per seasonal calendar.
To technically develop products from initial prototype to production completion, including measuring garments, fitting and testing samples.
Manage fit process to ensure garment construction, measurements and overall fit is consistent with brand and assigned product segment.
Advise the most practical and costeffective method of product workmanship whilst maintaining the quality and appearance of the design.
Educated to degree level or similar in Textiles Design / Fashion Technology
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role or business
Knowledge and experience of technical apparel or sportswear a must have
Interest in the outdoors and travel through end user participation is a benefit
Passionate about all aspects of innovation and sustainability
Selfmotivated and wanting to learn and develop skills and knowledge