Garment Technologist

About:

Our client is currently looking for an Experienced Garment Technologist to join their busy head office team.

• They are a leading supplier of children's and adults character nightwear and swimwear & daywear to the leading high street, supermarkets and online retailers, working with factories in Turkey, China, India and Bangladesh.
• Working hours are 40 hours per week. 8-5pm Monday to Thursday with hour for lunch and 8-2pm Friday
• Option to work from home on Friday.

The Role:

• Responsibility of working with a number of retailers - aiming for a right first time approach.
• Working to critical paths and ensure dates for production & shipping can be met
• Creating workbooks/ specs for costings and buying samples
• Requesting of sealing samples and initial patterns, from offshore manufacturers. Measuring and checking of garments, internal approvals where necessary samples fitted with retailers in person or over VC, and sending comments out to the factories.
• Working closely with the factories to ensure that the product meets Retailer & Legal requirements, and necessary risk assessments are carried out.
• Submission of final production samples and relevant documentation.
• Creating print patterns on Optitex for the design team to set up print packs
• Working on Optitex 3D to create patterns for design and development

About you:

• We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team, with a positive attitude.
• Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written, with manufacturers, retailers and within the office environment.
• Someone who is well organised and flexible, with a logical and analytical mind, and excellent administration skills
• Someone who works well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Knowledge of 3D software, ie Optitex/ Browzwear/ CLO, would be advantageous.
• 2 - 5 years experience in a related area
• Knowledge of Excel would be advantageous

Candidates invited for an interview to draft a basic pyjama pattern from a garment spec (please note we do not use pattern blocks) detailed information and equipment will be provided to carry out this task.

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.