Senior GarmentTechnologist (Ladies, Men & Children)

Li & Fung; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Outerwear Technologist to join their innovative team in London. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the outerwear product range meets high-quality standards and is delivered on time. You will collaborate closely with product and design teams, leveraging your extensive knowledge of garment construction and fabric performance. This exciting opportunity offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance your time between the office and home. If you are passionate about fashion and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Working

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experienced in garment technology with a focus on outerwear.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product performance meets quality standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to maximize sales opportunities.
• Conduct supplier visits to enhance quality and relationships.

Skills

Garment/Fabric Technologist QA/QC/ PD experience

Garment construction knowledge

Fabric testing standards

Pattern cutting techniques

Microsoft Office proficiency

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of garment wash techniques

Sustainability understanding

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Degree Level in relevant discipline

Tools

PLM / Centric

Job description

Senior Outerwear Technologist

Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id V96079

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job:

Senior Outerwear Technologist

• Competitive Salary
• Permanent – Full Time
• Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours a week
• Hybrid Working – 3 Days in the Office
• Based in Camden Town

About the Company

We are LF Fashion, part of Li & Fung, a world leader in the design, development, and sourcing of consumer goods. Li & Fung has more than 115 years of supply chain expertise, covering everything from product design and production management to quality control and shipping. We're a global group encompassing many sectors of the retail market but what makes us unique is that we work As One.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring the designated product range is delivered on time and that the quality is fit for purpose and meeting full specification. You will support the Technical manager to deliver specified quality standards and work closely with the product and design teams to deliver a commercial range that maximises sales and profit opportunities. You will be an experienced Ladies Outerwear Garment Technologist with a strong understanding of fabrics and performance. You will also be required to cover mens & children.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Ensure product performance requirements are established and maintained through supplier upskilling, testing, and monitoring.
• Agree manufacturing methods are achievable in bulk production, resulting in products that will perform to all relevant standards.
• Apply appropriate methods of communication with the supply base, showing initiative and creative thinking where necessary to solve problems.
• Prepare fit comments / size specs and graded size specs for the factory further to customer fit comments/ internal fit comments.
• Working closely with the Outerwear department to prepare sample specs and patterns/ diagrams as necessary.
• Undertake supplier visits to improve quality standards, improve working relationships and increase personal knowledge of manufacturing capabilities.
• Any other tasks that could be reasonably expected including FE factory travel.

Key Skills / Experiences:

• The ideal person must have previous Garment/Fabric Technologist QA/QC/ PD experience working at an advanced level, ideally for a fashion supplier or High Street retailer.
• Thorough knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting techniques, and the fitting process.
• Strong knowledge of fabric testing standards and care labelling for Outerwear (Mens, Ladies, and Children’s wear).
• Highly organised and efficient.
• PC literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office packages; PLM / Centric an advantage.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of developing products for fit, quality, and performance.
• Knowledge of garment wash techniques/processes.
• A good understanding of fashion retail processes and garment production systems.
• Ability to see the big picture without losing sight of the details.
• Strong communication and influencing at all levels.
• Good planning and organisational skills, able to change plans in line with business needs.
• Ability to effectively risk analyse product.
• Degree Level (relevant discipline).
• Creative, passionate, and innovative.
• Commercial understanding of the market and experience of working with a global supply chain.
• Interested and understands Sustainability.
• Expert knowledge of consumer product safety requirements to understand and interpret relevant legislation that ensures compliance in a way that is commercial but ensures adherence to legal requirements.
• Adaptability to learn other systems/developments.
• Innovative and analytical thinking - seeking opportunities and problem-solving.
• Good inter-personal and communication skills.
• Adaptive and flexible.

About the Recruitment Process:

If this is a role you are interested in or if you believe this role could be a good match for you, we would love to hear from you.

The interview process will consist of two interviews:

• Initial interview via MS Teams with the Technical Manager and a member of the HR Team.
• Second interview, in person with the Technical Manager, SVP, and a member of the HR Team.

Please note, we are not working with any recruitment agencies at this time. As such we are not accepting any CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies.

If this sounds like you, Apply Now!

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

About Us

Fung Group is a pioneer for the consumer goods supply chain. With a rich history in import and export trading and global supply chain management dating back to 1906, our core businesses operate across the entire global supply chain for consumer goods including trading, logistics, distribution, and retail. Today, we are focused on advancing new, disruptive technologies shaping the future of supply chains and exploring new opportunities for business growth through strategic innovation in retailing, new products, services, or markets. Across Fung Group, our core values of entrepreneurship, being humble, and acting as one family form the basis for our culture, business strategies, and brand.