Assistant Garment Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand seeks an Assistant Garment Technologist to work closely with teams to ensure product quality and fit standards. Responsibilities include coordinating production processes, conducting quality tests, and supporting garment trials. The ideal candidate will thrive in a creative team environment, balancing quality and cost effectively.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension scheme and insurance benefits

Employee discounts

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Qualifications

• Experience with PLM systems is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for coordinating with teams.
• Ability to conduct quality inspections and ensure product specifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proto, fit, and Gold Seals meet specifications and brand standards.
• Support with fit comments, specifications, amendments, and size charts.
• Conduct wearer trials on new fabrics and styles.

Skills

Quality Control

Communication

Team Collaboration

Tools

PLM Systems

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Garment Technologist

Reporting to: Head of Tech

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About the Company

ME+EM London is a fast-growing modern luxury fashion label with stores in London, Edinburgh, US stores in Manhattan, SoHo, East Hampton, Dallas, and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. We are a creative, entrepreneurial team that values hard work, learning, and taking risks. We foster a supportive and fun environment with social activities and celebrate our successes together.

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Garment Technologist to support our Garment Technology Team. The role involves administering the production process, working closely with designers, manufacturers, and production teams to ensure products meet quality, fit, and production standards while maintaining delivery deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proto, fit, and Gold Seals meet specifications and brand standards.
• Support the team with fit comments, specifications, amendments, and size charts, communicating clearly with the supply base.
• Experience with PLM systems is advantageous.
• Ensure test reports are available for all materials and components at the proto stage.
• Coordinate bulk and garment testing, balancing quality and costs.
• Conduct wearer trials on new fabrics and styles, taking appropriate actions.

Additional Tasks

• Visit warehouses and stores regularly to monitor quality and compliance, perform AQL inspections.
• Review quality reports and provide feedback.
• Coordinate fit reviews each season to ensure consistent fit standards.
• Manage workload according to schedules and critical paths.
• Build professional relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
• Maintain organized departmental filing and workstation cleanliness.

Employee Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and a day off for your birthday.
• Pension scheme, group life, and income protection insurances.
• Employee Assistance Programme, length of service awards, refer a friend scheme.
• Staff discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, eye care vouchers.
• Real Living Wage Employer, employee-led committees, social events.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages after 2 years of service.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted due to high application volume.