Senior Garment Technician

Hunkemöller; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Hilversum seeks a skilled individual to develop technical strategies and collaborate closely with design and merchandising to deliver market-leading products. The role requires strong garment construction knowledge, excellent fitting skills, and the ability to produce detailed technical documents. This position is fundamental in enhancing product quality and performance, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align technical strategy with company objectives.
• Collaborate with design and merchandising teams to deliver products.
• Set technical standards focused on customer requirements.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Fabric performance knowledge

Excellent fitting skills

Technical documentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in CAD/PLM systems

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Work with the Head of Technical and other Senior Technologist to develop the technical strategy ensuring alignment with the broader company strategy
• Work in collaboration with buying, design and merchandising to deliver market leading product
• Set and maintain technical standards across product area putting customer requirements at the centre of policy
• Ensure all technical standards are frequently communicated to all stakeholders involved in the design, development and production processes (internal and external)
• Deliver clear specifications on design tech packs to include fit, fabric quality, construction standards and components
• Approve fit and construction standards
• Work with pattern development team to ensure that all relevant blocks and patterns are in place
• Benchmark Hunkemoller product against commercial and technical competitors ensuring a market leading position feeding into the product development strategy
• Manage fabric and trim (raw material) performance requirements and ensure quality, comfort and innovation are embedded into the raw material strategy
• Ensure the integrity of product data on the Hunkemoller systems internal and customer/supplier facing
• Monitor product performance through sales, perfect returns and product failure
• Maintain up to date knowledge of fabrics, garment construction and manufacturing innovations
• Play active role in department/ product supply and sourcing strategy

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of garment construction and pattern cutting
• Knowledge of fabric performance, testing standards, and manufacturing processes
• Excellent fitting and measurement skills
• Ability to produce clear and detailed technical documents
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and supplier-management skills
• Attention to detail and quality assurance mindset
• Proficiency in CAD, PLM systems, or garment-specific software (e.g., Gerber, Lectra, CLO3D)