Garment Technologist (m/f/d) Vilvoorde (BE) Design & Product Development

C&A; Vilvoorde; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

C&A academy learning and development

Employee discount 20% in C&A stores

30 days vacation

Corporate pension scheme

Mental health and wellness program

Job summary

C&A is seeking a Garment Technologist to manage fit, measurements, and workmanship across regions, ensuring Right First Time with suppliers. You will guide product development, ensure adherence to quality standards, and support EU development teams with risk assessment and pattern creation.

The role requires strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern development, and English proficiency in manufacturing contexts, with a focus on delivering high-quality fashion products.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of garment and pattern construction.
• Strong knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, pattern, sewing techniques, graphics and trim.
• Excellent command of English in manufacturing and engineering contexts.

Responsibilities

• Manage sample approval for technical compliance and correct application of the C&A Supplier Quality Manual.
• Ensure global quality standards meet fashion, fit, quality and safety expectations.
• Coordinate supplier product development to ensure right-first-time sample creation and pattern grading.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern knowledge

3D development systems

Textile knowledge

English communication

Tools

MS Office Suite

PDM/PLM

Job description

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernizing the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.
This is your chance to join us as Garment Technologist. As a Garment Technologist you manage all fit related issues regarding fit on dummy - live model -3 D, measurements and workmanship, development of all products manufactured within the assigned regions to ensure excellence of product. Manage supplier to get products Right First Time with the correct technical design/fit and production outcome considering quality and safety standards.

Your responsibilities

• Manage sample approval for technical compliance and correct application of the C&A Supplier Quality Manual guidelines in areas of product specialty.
• Follow the global quality standards that deliver “Best Value for Money” and meet the customer’s fashion, fit, quality and safety expectations at all times.
• Meet global standards for product development, product safety, quality and conformity are consistently met from local suppliers and PU’s.
• Responsible for Supplier Product Development processes to ensure "right first time" sample creation. Support product development process and procedures, inc. understanding the C&A PLM Tech Pack, block pattern library and style pattern creation, target fit standards and fit assessment and pattern grading to ensure fit continuity throughout all product areas of specialty.
• Guide and develop supplier technical capabilities to achieve customer requirements.
• Manage fit issues, find the root causes of the problems and apply the solution to the defective samples
• Engineer new products effectively to improve supplier efficiencies and reduce the product costs and apply best practice thinking and practices in order to control, assess and maintain the quality standards of C&A products.
• Support EU Product Development teams and give guidance to Teck Pack creation, risk assessment, safety and testing requirements, block pattern alignment and styling according to Designer expectations.
• Conduct investigations and provide feedback to line manager when quality related issues arise relating to sample development. This may come from customer returns, CSR etc.

What you bring

• Good knowledge of garment and pattern construction
• Good knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, pattern, sewing techniques, graphics and trim
• Strong knowledge of of textiles, Manufacturing Control Processes, current finishing and engineering techniques
• Good knowledge of 3D Development Systems
• Good commercial awareness of industry standard quality levels and customer expectations
• Base knowledge of laboratory test requirements and testing procedures
• Passionate about product execution by optimizing quality processes
• Good problem solving and analytical skills as well as critical thinking and solution driven focus including encouraging the same in others with a forward-looking mindset
• Strong communication, both written and verbal
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills as well as critical thinking
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail combined with efficient time management, ability to prioritize tasks and enforce execution
• Adaptable with ability to manage and react to change
• Good team player skills combined with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of taking responsibility and knowing when escalation is required
• Ability to decide and act with the customer in mind
• Good command in English, especially in manufacturing and engineering
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite, PDM/PLM (Product Data Management/Product Lifecycle Management)

What we offer

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.
We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.
We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.