Job Description
We are seeking a Freelance Garment Technologist to join a successful GT team and provide essential support in attending fit meetings and documenting feedback on denim and woven garments for supermarket accounts at a leading supplier.
This role is crucial for ensuring that production samples meet rigorous standards for fit, make, fabric, quality, and sizing.
The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in multi-product womenswear, with the flexibility to work across a diverse array of styles, including soft separates, dresses, casual woven, and denim.
The start date is ASAP.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
- Ensure fit and sizing conform to the sealed sample.
- Maintain grading and sizing rules for each garment type.
- Ensure all technical specifications are clear and all measurement requests are consistent with the standard measurements.
- Measure all samples prior to fitting to ensure they conform to the size specifications, flagging any variances.
- Attend fit meetings and ensure samples conform to the designer's vision and are of the correct quality.
- Record detailed fit comments and update tech packs for the factories to ensure amendments are accurately reflected in future samples or production.
- Proactively solve any specific make or construction queries during fit meetings, collaborating with the internal team where required.
Person Specifications:
- Garment Technologist with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in multi-product womenswear.
- Experience working across a wide range of styles including soft separates, dresses, casual wovens and denim.
- Expertise fitting to Gold Seal standard.
- Fabric knowledge across woven and denim, including technical components and sewing techniques.
- Expertise in fitting garments and writing detailed comments with supporting photos and diagrams as required.
- Knowledge of pattern cutting is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proactive in solving problems on the spot in fit meetings.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
