Junior Garment Technologist — Flexible Hours & Gym Perks

RK BRANDS LTD; Redditch; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Flexible working

35 hours per week

Staff discount

Social events

Pension

On-site parking

Gym membership

Joining gift

Wellbeing support

Job summary

AYBL is seeking a passionate Junior Garment Technologist to support our Garment Technology and Design teams in Redditch. Reporting to the Senior Garment Technologist, you will help ensure every product meets high standards for fit, function, quality and performance.

You will assist across design to production, developing branded products that are fit for purpose, and you will gain hands-on experience with development specs, fittings, and fabric testing in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a Garment Technologist role.
• Degree in Garment Technology or related discipline.
• Good knowledge of multi-product fit across womenswear and menswear.
• Good knowledge of pattern cutting and grading.
• Solid knowledge of fabrics, materials and components.
• Knowledge of PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Garment Technologists and Designers to develop branded products that are fit for purpose.
• Create initial development size specifications based on Design CADs and inspiration.
• Measure samples ahead of fit sessions.
• Organise samples for fit sessions and assist during sessions, taking clear notes and images.
• Assist with product ranges, feeding back clear fit comments to suppliers.
• Chase fit samples and production/shipment samples.
• Review production/shipment samples to confirm they meet agreed standards of fit, quality, labelling and packaging.
• Support general day-to-day admin and organisation within the garment technology department, including fit samples, QC reports and fabric testing.
• Conduct wearer trials within the business and use feedback to inform product development.

Job description

AYBL is seeking a passionate Junior Garment Technologist to support our Garment Technology and Design teams in Redditch. Reporting to the Senior Garment Technologist, you will help ensure every product meets high standards for fit, function, quality and performance.

You will assist across design to production, developing branded products that are fit for purpose, and you will gain hands-on experience with development specs, fittings, and fabric testing in a fast-paced fashion environment.