Freelance Garment Technologist

Votre Sommelier; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Freelance Garment Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaboration with various departments to ensure high product quality and fit standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for managing the fit process, engaging with suppliers, and utilizing advanced software to enhance product development. If you are passionate about quality and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Sample sales access

LinkedIn learning resources

25 days paid leave plus a celebration day

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in pattern cutting and grading is essential.
• Strong communication and networking skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams and suppliers to enhance product quality.
• Own the fit and sealing process, implementing virtual fitting.

Skills

Technical expertise

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Networking skills

Adaptability

Education

Experience in pattern cutting and grading

Experience in high street retail

Tools

Optitex

MS Office

Job description

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As a Garment Technologist, you'll work within the ASOS Technical team, reporting to the Head of Technical. This role requires collaboration with teams across Buying, Merchandising, Design, Digital, and Fabric. You should be self-motivated and capable of taking ownership of your responsibilities.

Key skills include technical expertise, organizational and analytical skills, good time management, and the ability to prioritize in a busy environment.

The ASOS Technical team focuses on achieving high product quality, fit, and value. They work closely with buying, merchandising, design, and ethical departments to ensure products look their best and meet standards. A desire to improve quality and fit, ability to work within a diverse team, and quick thinking in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Responsibilities include:

1. Collaborating with various teams and suppliers, utilizing knowledge of fitting, manufacturing processes, and costings.
2. Supporting the Head of category to meet KPIs, including right first time sealing hit rate.
3. Working with Design and Buying teams to achieve accurate samples and improve sealing rates.
4. Owning the fit and sealing process, implementing virtual fitting via Optitex, and engaging suppliers and buyers in the process.
5. Ensuring core fabrics are scanned into the Optitex fabric library and selected during design.
6. Keeping up-to-date with Optitex software upgrades and managing the virtual fit process.
7. Assessing product quality standards and production issues, including safety, wear trials, and performance.
8. Maintaining accurate technical data on the supplier Extranet.
9. Ensuring correct fabric and block references during design briefs.
10. Supporting supplier self-approval standards and liaising with QC auditors to prevent shipment delays.

We are ASOS, an online retailer committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting flexible adjustments for candidates as needed.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Experience in pattern cutting and grading.
• Experience working within a high street retailer.
• Self-motivated with initiative and adaptability.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to build relationships across teams and with suppliers.
• Reliable, adaptable, and team-oriented.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Passionate about quality and fit standards.

Benefits include:

• Employee discount
• Personal development opportunities
• Sample sales access
• LinkedIn learning resources
• 25 days paid leave plus a celebration day
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care
• Flexible benefits allowance

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