Junior Garment Technologist

Pentex Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentex Ltd is seeking a Junior Garment Technologist to join their technical team in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals in the fashion industry, handling tasks such as sample preparation, quality inspection, and administrative support. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Fashion and a passion for garment construction, alongside key organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in retail or supplier environment.
• Understanding of pattern cutting and garment manufacture.
• Interest in garment construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples before fit meetings and measure for fit and quality.
• Liaise with factories regarding fit comments and spec requirements.
• Prepare Tech Packs and perform general administrative duties.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Self-driven

Education

Degree in Fashion

Equivalent qualification in Fashion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

At the cutting edge of fashion, Pentex is a global design and manufacturing business with its headquarters in the heart of London. We have been established for over 30 years and are an expanding business with a worldwide client base.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior level Garment Technologist looking to develop their career further within a fast-paced environment.

You will be part of a friendly, fast paced and experienced Technical team consisting of Garment Technologists, Graders, Pattern Cutters and Machinists.

The role

• Preparation of all samples before the fit meeting press/reference samples, specing initial samples, chasing production samples, uploading the PS chase up list
• Measure and inspect samples for fit and quality, sewing on buttons, ensure samples are tagged up with date. E.g sealer, factory PP, PS etc.
• Writing up comments, providing admin support
• Liaise with factories regarding fit comments and spec requirements.
• Understanding status reports and updating the critical path system.
• Check and request test reports
• Chasing and gathering information, chasing correct trims, uploading sealing on visual
• Preparing Tech Packs, filing pattern envelops,
• Day to day general administrative duties, filling in for senior Tech in their absence, collecting/distributing post, general admin for GT team.
  
  

The Candidate

• A minimum of 1 years experience in retail or supplier environment, preferably who has a high street supplier background
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Fashion with a genuine interest in garment construction.
• A understanding of pattern cutting and garment manufacture.
• Solid experience using Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Good communication skills, using own initiative and be self driven.
• Organisational skills, accuracy skills and be innovative with a proactive approach to problem solving.