Job Description
We are working with a great womenswear brand seeking a Senior Garment Technologist to join their lovely team. Working in their office 4 days a week with 1 day from home. You will have high attention to detail and have worked in multi womenswear product (Knit, Jersey and Woven), in casual, outerwear, and soft tailoring.
Main Responsibilities will include:
Responsible for all aspects of garment quality assurance and fit, from 1st fit to final delivery to stores
Attend fit meetings with buyers, designers, and pattern cutters
Measuring, documenting, and assessing samples from first fit to production
Checking the construction and quality of the garments and advising on options and solutions for quality assurance
Keeping production critical path up to date, ensuring samples are fitted and comments sent out in time
Writing notes, preparing comments, grading specs and updating workbooks, sending to the Pattern Cutter, suppliers and factories on daily basis
Check production samples and follow up on Acceptance Quality Level (AQL) reports
Manage and support on testing and safety standards ensuring all products meet minimum requirements
Arranging for product testing to be carried out when needed
Interpreting test reports and issuing wash care label information
Discussing with QC / team members / suppliers to see how best to resolve any quality issues found
Person Specification:
At least 6 years' recent experience as a womenswear Garment Technologist ideally within a high street supplier
Have a clear understanding of the supply chain and working to critical path.
Knowledge of garment construction, fit, quality assurance, wash/care instructions and an understanding of patterns.
Experience in multi womenswear product (Knit, Jersey and Woven), in casual, outerwear, and soft tailoring.
Proficient in all Microsoft Packages particular Excel
Knowledge in test reports, what tests are required for which type of product
