Garment Technologist

Pringle of Scotland; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry is seeking a Garment Technologist to oversee the development of high-quality garments. The role involves collaboration with design and production teams to ensure specifications are met and quality is maintained throughout the production process. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of garment design, production management, and quality control, along with excellent communication skills. This part-time position offers a supportive work culture and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Staff Discount

Refer a Friend scheme

Training and career development

Supportive and rewarding culture

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of garment design and production.
• Experience with a wide range of garment types.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop product to high quality standards.
• Manage fit meetings and liaise with suppliers.
• Complete QC inspections on goods delivered.

Skills

Garment design

Production management

Quality control

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

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At Pringle of Scotland, we believe clothes are about so much more than “just clothes”.

We believe in collaboration, kindness and creativity, in celebrating our successes and championing our customer at every step of the way.

Purpose of the role:

To develop product to Pringle of Scotland's high quality which is appropriate for the customer. To follow garment development from initiation through all stages of production, working closely with the Design and Buying teams together with the suppliers to ensure delivery of quality, fit, fabric performance and sizing to specification.

Responsibilities:

Design

• Work closely with the design team to ensure specification sheets are created and up to date to critical path for new design packs;
• Understand seasonal strategy, design vision and customer focus and ensure these compliment the garment tech focus.
• Develop standardized fits for core styles and classic pieces;
• Assist design at initial design and proto with fabric construction and fabric performance knowledge;
• Manage graded size specifications;
• Develop new fits and blocks for coming ranges and ensure library is maintained, communicated and encourage ease of use.

Production

• Organize fit meetings liaising with senior garment technologist and buying team;
• Manage all fit meetings to critical path, managing time and budgets;
• Provide suppliers with technical data and feedback on fits, including changes to size charts;
• Work with suppliers to rectify any possible problems to ensure quality is proactively managed;
• Liaise with suppliers and approve fabric testing and care label information;
• Monitor and record garments during all stages of manufacturing, ensuring that they meet the required standards;
• Ensure critical path is adhered to regarding production and delivery dates and with an awareness of launch dates.
• Be confident about escalating issues where product or delivery will be compromised, or dates in jeopardy.
• Manage issues during production quickly and with commercial judgment;
• Assess suppliers as to quality performance after the season.

QC

• Completing QC inspection on all goods delivered into the warehouse for approval before dispatch to stores to ensure high quality product from suppliers;
• Store visits to spot check bulk.
• Able to react quickly and solve potential problems

Key Skills and Experience:

• Detailed understanding of garment design and production.
• Experience of working with wide range of garment types, and in diverse manufacturing operations.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Confident in leading fit sessions, with good influencing ability.
• Enjoys working in a fast paced environment
• Passion for product
• Enjoys working in a team and self-motivated.
• Able to manage priorities.
• A positive influence
• Able to work communicate across different teams and functions to achieve joined up delivery.
• Significant global factory/supplier working experience and travel.

What we can offer you:

• Staff Discount
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Training and career development
• Supportive and rewarding culture

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management

• Industries

  Apparel & Fashion and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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