Garment Technologist

TRP RECRUITMENT; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to manage garment quality and fit, focusing on ladies jersey products. Ideal candidates will have years of experience within a supplier environment, specifically with High Street Multiples and Supermarkets. Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting are essential. The position offers a hybrid work model, combining office and home-based work.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Garment Technology, particularly with ladies jersey.
• Experience in fast-paced environments as a supplier.
• Ability to give clear written comments to factories.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for approval of garments and advising on quality issues.
• Attend fit meetings and translate comments to factories.
• Create size specifications and technical packs.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Excellent verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with High Street Multiples

Job description

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Garment Technologist within ladies jersey. My client is a successful supplier to several leading retailers and supermarkets in the UK and are looking for an experienced Jersey technologist to join their team who has several years' experience. Knowledge of working with Supermarkets is highly advantageous or working within a similar environment and customer base, someone that is used to working in a fast‑paced challenging environment for a supplier and can thrive under pressure as well as work autonomously as well as part of a team.

This role is hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Responsible for approval of garments and advising on all aspects on fit, construction and quality related issues.
• Attending (virtual)fit meetings with customers and translating the comments to overseas factories
• Creating size specifications and technical packs for issue to factories.
• Working closely within internal design, sampling, sales and merchandising teams, and to develop strong working relationships with customers own technical teams.
• Writing fit comments accurately and sending to overseas factories
• Liaise regularly with customers regarding fit comments, specs/requirements
• Creating production specifications
• Communicate all the information to offshore factories.

Person Specification

• Previous experience working across jersey cut and sew for a supplier
• Knowledge of working with High Street Multiples
• Supermarket experience and understanding of systems highly advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of garment construction
• Ability to work under pressure and to key deadlines on the Critical Path
• Able to give clear concise written comments to factories