Senior Garment Technologist

QHQ Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive fashion brand as a Senior Garment Technologist and play a vital role in shaping the future of inclusive clothing. This dynamic position invites innovative thinkers to push boundaries in garment fitting and quality assurance. You'll work across diverse product categories, ensuring that every piece meets the highest standards of fit, comfort, and performance. Collaborate with a passionate team, drive fit sessions, and engage with suppliers to maintain the technical critical path. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a brand that values diversity and empowers individuals through fashion.

Benefits

50% employee discount

Wellness app access

Life insurance coverage

Free GP consultations

Pension scheme

Private medical scheme

33 days of holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in grade fitting and amending specifications based on fitting data.
• Proficient in using PLM systems and conducting quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions, ensuring garment comfort and functionality.
• Create technical specifications and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Grade fitting knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Accurate measuring skills

Fabric knowledge

Experience with fit sessions

Understanding of garment construction

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of international compliance

Experience with AQL checks

Tools

PLM system

Fit workbooks

Job description

About the Company:

Our client is a progressive fashion brand dedicated to making clothing accessible to everyone. They celebrate the diversity of all body types by providing well-fitting, comfortable garments that empower individuals to express their authentic selves.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an innovative Senior Garment Technologist on behalf of our client to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in grade fitting and confident in accurately amending graded specifications based on fitting data, with a passion for fit and sizing. Their expertise will ensure garments meet the highest quality standards and lead in fit, comfort, and performance for a diverse community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Range: Work across various product categories, including jersey dresses, tops, bottoms, leggings, knitwear, lingerie, swimwear, and nightwear. May also handle woven products such as denim and tailoring, depending on capabilities.
2. Fit Sessions: Drive fit sessions focusing on garment comfort and functionality. Accurately record fit comments, annotate fit photos for clarity, and ensure seamless communication with suppliers. All fit comments are to be processed on the PLM system; confidence in using such systems is essential.
3. Quality Assurance: Measure and quality-check products prior to fittings. Approve AQL reports with the supply base and conduct ad hoc quality checks when necessary.
4. Sample Approval: Work on the approval of shipment samples for your product categories, ensuring the maintenance of agreed fit and quality levels against sealed Pre-Production samples.
5. Technical Specifications: Create initial specifications for new products, working alongside the Product Development team to ensure correct fabric and trims are selected for desired specifications.
6. Model Measurement: Conduct model measurements at the start of each fit session to ensure fit comments align with sizing expectations.
7. Lab Testing: Possess senior-level experience in reading lab test reports and problem-solving issues as they arise. Approve test reports prior to bulk cutting and care labels.
8. Process Development: Support the creation and maintenance of internal processes and documents, including manuals, grading, and process documents.
9. Critical Path Management: Liaise with the Product Development team to ensure the technical critical path is running on time. Maintain clear communication with the supplier base via email and video conferencing. Keep the critical path up to date with technical milestones.

Skills and Experience:

• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of grade fitting and amending graded specs based on fitting data.
• Ability to think outside the box and find solutions to problems; identify opportunities for improvement or innovation.
• Accurate measuring skills.
• Experience attending and running fit sessions, including grade fitting.
• Understanding of garments, patterns, construction of fabrics, seaming, and trims.
• Ability to identify and fix fit issues and problems.
• Fabric knowledge and experience working with different fabrications.
• Experience reading test reports and certificates; approving care label artworks in line with standards.
• Experience working with and maintaining the company's critical path.
• Proficiency in Excel, PLM, and fit workbooks.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
• Working knowledge of international compliance and standards.
• Understanding of sustainable fabric and fibers, certification, and labeling.
• Knowledge of product and labeling compliance in the global marketplace.
• Experience measuring models, including plus size.
• Experience conducting AQL and quality checks and reviewing AQL reports.
• Experience working with an international supply base.

Desirable but Not Mandatory:

• Experience processing intimate garments; plus size and fuller bust experience is ideal.
• Experience with accessory products.

Salary Range: £50,000 - £55,000 per year

Employee Benefits:

• Employee discount: 50% off on all products.
• Access to a wellness app designed to support your mental well-being.
• Life insurance policy providing coverage of three times your annual salary to your chosen beneficiary.
• Free app offering 24/7 GP consultations (video or call), life events counseling, financial and legal guidance, and more.
• Pension scheme enrollment after passing your probationary period.
• Private medical scheme available after passing your probationary period.
• 33 days of holiday.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a brand that values inclusivity and excellence in fashion. If you have the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Quality Assurance

Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion