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Garment Technologist

ME+EM Ltd

Greater London

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in luxury fashion is seeking a Denim Garment Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing technical support throughout the design and manufacturing process, ensuring alignment with the brand’s vision. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to fit sessions and liaising with designers and suppliers. With a focus on quality and detail, this position offers the chance to be part of a fast-paced, fun workplace that values creativity and innovation. If you have a passion for luxury garments and expertise in denim, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Birthday off

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Staff Discount

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Social events and biannual parties

Qualifications

Experience in denim garment technology and production.
Ability to communicate specifications clearly to suppliers.

Responsibilities

Support the Design Team in creating accurate prototype specs.
Ensure garments meet production viability for cost and quality.

Skills

Denim Fabric Expertise

Technical Support

Fit Sessions Contribution

Specification Communication

Education

Degree in Fashion Technology

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Design Software

Quality Testing Tools

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Reporting to: Head of Tech

Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London

Contract type: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

About Us:

ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to- consumer business we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings and stores in London, Edinburgh and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first US stores.

At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it’s fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone’s hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.

About the role:

ME+EM are looking for a Denim Garment Technologist with expertise in denim fabrics and garments, offering technical support throughout the design and manufacturing process to ensure alignment with the brand’s vision. Passionate about luxury garments and meticulous in detail, this role thrives in a highly collaborative, fun, and friendly team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

To support the Design Team in the creation of accurate 1st prototype specs and packs for the
Supply Base that is in line with business standards.
To make a positive contribution to fit sessions, proactively offering technical advice to Design
and Buying in line with the brand’s standards & Golden rules.
To liaise with the Designer & Buyer where alterations or comments affect price, quantity, or the critical path.
To ensure that proto, fit and Gold Seals are to the specifications requested and that the make is in line with the brand standards & Golden Rules.
To communicate specifications, amendments, and size charts to the Supply Base in a clear
and understandable language, both written and visual.
To deal with queries from Supply Base and to liaise with the Buyer when supplier suggestions or
requests affect price or the critical path.
To ensure that garments are viable for production from a cost and quality perspective.
To regularly consult the critical path to ensure deadlines are met and to inform Line Manager
where this is not possible.
To ensure there is a test report (base) for all cloth/ yarn, interlining, trim, artwork at the proto stage.
To ensure the relevant bulk tests & garment testing are requested, ensuring quality and costs are considered.
To ensure a wearer trial is conducted on a new fabric, high risk style/ details and action taken accordingly.
To visit the supply base when required: to develop and support new suppliers, carry out

Additional Tasks:

To make regular scheduled visits to the Warehouse, to support & train the team in the
identification of poor quality/ poor manufacture/ customer abuse.
To make regular, scheduled shop visits in line with trends/retailers specified by Design and/or
Buying team.
To review the monthly quality returns report and take the appropriate action when necessary.
To co-ordinate (with the support of the Buying team) and conduct a fit review, per season to ensure the brand’s fit is correct and consistent.
To contribute to the annual evaluation of the Supply Base (SWOT).
To prioritize own workload in line with Meetings Schedule and Critical Path
Build and maintain good working & professional relationships with head office, store and warehouse teams.
Department filing

Employee Benefits:

33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
A day off to celebrate your birthday.
Pension Scheme
Group Life and Income Protection Insurances
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Length of Service Award
Refer a Friend Scheme
Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
Cycle to Work Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Real Living Wage Employer
Employee led committees
Social events and biannual parties
Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.

ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.

Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Distribution, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion, Fashion Accessories Manufacturing, and Retail

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