Technical Manager

SUCCESS TALENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking a Technical Manager to lead a team of Garment Technologists across jersey, knit and woven product areas. You will drive new technical systems and processes to improve operations and ensure Brand Managers' requirements are met.

You will build strong relationships with factories, oversee supplier audits and visits, liaise on construction queries, run fit sessions, and push a sustainability agenda within the supply base.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Jersey, Knit and Woven product areas.
• Proficiency in pattern cutting and grading.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Garment Technologists across all brand product areas (apparel, accessories, footwear).
• Implement new systems and processes to improve technical operations.
• Work with Brand Managers to ensure processes are followed.

Skills

Pattern cutting

Grading

Supplier management

Audits & compliance

Sustainability knowledge

Job description

A group of some of the most trendy and popular clothing and footwear brands today are looking for a Technical Manager to manage a team of Garment Technologists across all named brand product areas of apparel, accessories and footwear.

You will be responsible for implementing new systems and processes to improve the technical operations of the business and will work closely with Brand Managers to ensure processes are adhered to, promoting efficient day-to-day operations.

You must be able to build strong relationships with factories and oversee supplier compliance through audits and action plans. This will involve conducting supplier and factory visits and liaising on construction-related queries.

Additional responsibilities include attending CAD review meetings, updating brand manuals, setting base and bulk testing requirements, checking test reports and production AQLs, leading fit sessions, creating a brand block library, reviewing customer feedback on fit, providing production grading to factories, and establishing a sustainability agenda.

We are looking for someone with 10+ years' experience in a similar role, with knowledge of Jersey, Knit, and Woven product areas. You must be able to demonstrate proficiency in pattern cutting and grading and, ideally, have experience working with sustainable products.

Job Ref: RG - 5001845

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