Garment Technician Specialist, Hackett

AWWG; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the fashion sector is seeking a Garment Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Technical Manager, ensuring that garments meet the highest standards throughout the production process. Your expertise will be crucial in inspecting samples, advising suppliers on fit issues, and maintaining technical documentation. This position offers a great international working environment, with the added perk of remote work on Fridays and discounts on the group's brands. If you have a passion for fashion and a keen eye for detail, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Great international working environment

Remote Work on Fridays

Discount on the brands of the Group

Qualifications

• University degree in Tailoring or Garment Technician required.
• Experience with premium menswear brands in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection of samples to ensure they meet international standards.
• Liaise with manufacturers regarding fit issues and specifications.
• Update technical folders and critical paths after fit sessions.

Skills

Garment Construction Knowledge

Pattern Making

Creating Size Specifications and Grading

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

University Degree in Tailoring / Garment Technician

Job description

AWWG is the global fashion group that integrates the brands Pepe Jeans London, Hackett, and Façonnable, and is the licensed distributor for Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, DKNY and Donna Karan in Spain and Portugal.

The project!:

As a Garment Technician you will work alongside the Technical Manager during fit meetings and sample inspection. You will assist with fit comments & note taking, update specs, send specifications and comments to suppliers and liaise with suppliers with technical issues.

What will the role entail?

• Assist with the inspection of the construction at all stages of samples & ensure that they are to the Hackett international standards, and if not advise suppliers accordingly.
• Assist with maintaining the Hackett standard across all suppliers.
• Liaise with all manufacturers and advise them on any fit issues.
• Assist with recording/approving specifications.
• Ensure technical folders are up to date with correct grade rules/labelling and fit.
• Assist with customer returns.
• Update critical path after fit session and ensure that comments are send on time.
• Approve wash/care/content labels and advise suppliers and review test reports.
• Assist with approval of bulk inspection reports

What do we offer:

• Great international working environment.
• Remote Work on Fridays.
• Discount on the brands of the Group.

Requirements

• University degree in Tailoring / Garment Technician.
• Adavanced english level.
• Experience working with premium menswear brands in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience within a garment tech role.
• Pattern making
• Creating size specifications and grading
• Garment construction knowledge.
• Works well under pressure/to deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with UK and off shore manufacturers.

Department: CPO | Product Design Hackett