Junior Garment Technologist - Womens Activewear Growth

AYBL; Redditch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary yearly bonus

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your

Birthday off

Job summary

AYBL is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Junior Garment Technologist to support our Garment Technology and Design teams. You will help ensure every product meets high standards for fit, function, quality and performance, from initial design through to production.

Reporting to the Senior Garment Technologist, you will work with Design and Garment Technology teams to develop new products that are fit for purpose and consistent with current ranges, with a strong eye for precision and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a Garment Technologist role.
• Degree in Garment Technology or a similar 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.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Driven work ethic, keen to assist and support the wider team.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• An interest in the fitness industry would be advantageous.

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.

Skills

Garment Technologist

Pattern cutting

Grading

Fabric knowledge

PLM systems

Multi-product fit

Attention to detail

Education

Garment Technology degree

Tools

PLM systems

CAD software

Job description

AYBL is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Junior Garment Technologist to support our Garment Technology and Design teams. You will help ensure every product meets high standards for fit, function, quality and performance, from initial design through to production.

Reporting to the Senior Garment Technologist, you will work with Design and Garment Technology teams to develop new products that are fit for purpose and consistent with current ranges, with a strong eye for precision and