Garment Technologist

Benclo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A clothing manufacturing company in Johannesburg is seeking a Garment Technologist to manage sample development and support technical aspects of garment production. The role requires a strong understanding of garment construction and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Must have a degree in Garment Technology and skills in MS Office, Lectra, and design software. The position offers competitive salary and potential travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar garment technology role.
• Proven experience with both local and import suppliers.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fitting.

Responsibilities

• Support the drawing up and amending of tech packs.
• Manage sample development process with suppliers.
• Conduct fit sessions and advise on pattern adjustments.
• Maintain a comprehensive technical data library.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Diploma or Degree in Garment Technology

Tools

MS Office

Lectra

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST -JHB

SALARY : R30 000 NEG DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or Degree in Garment Technology, Clothing Production, Textile Design, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar garment technology role (manufacturing, retail, or brand environment).
• Proven experience working with both local and import suppliers / factories.
• Demonstrated ability to source and develop new factories / suppliers, including prototype management.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern making, grading, and fitting.
• Excellent knowledge of fabrics, trims, lab dips, and garment testing standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• User knowledge of Lectra, Illustrator and Photoshop is beneficial.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; capable of translating technical language for non-technical stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness, the ability to balance quality, cost, and delivery deadlines.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally for supplier visits, factory assessments, and product development meetings.
• Experience with men's and women’s garments as well as woven and knitted textiles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the drawing up and amending of tech packs (including measurements, construction details, trim / label / branding specs) to be sent to suppliers.
• Manage sample development process (development, fit, pre-production) with suppliers and company stakeholders. Track and review until samples are approved.
• Support the development of fabric, trim, branding components and packaging, and ensure that they meet specification, colour, construction, hand-feel and brand requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive technical data library (including specs, size charts, construction guidelines, quality manuals, consumptions / ratings, tech packs).
• Have a keen understanding of supplier, factory capacity, delivery lead-times and quality.
• Advise internal stakeholders (design, merchandising, sourcing, production) on technical aspects of garments and construction, offering solutions or alternatives when necessary.
• Conduct and oversee fit sessions, advising on pattern adjustments and construction improvements to achieve desired form, fit and function.
• Oversee the sign off on all samples received from factories, ensuring they meet specifications, fit, quality, workmanship, finishing and brand standards.
• Ensure accurate, timely communication with management, suppliers and cross-functional teams on all matters relating to design, approvals, sample production progress, deliveries, risk areas and issue resolution.
• Assist with trend research, range planning and buying presentations.
• Oversee the AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) process and provide accurate feedback to factories relating to factory defects, audit failures and production problems.
• Draw up and / or approve garment size specifications (size charts) and make revisions as needed. Liaise with inhouse pattern-making department or supplier to ensure correct size progression.
• As required, source, evaluate, and onboard new factories or suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, compliance, ethical, and capacity standards.
• Liaise with design, patternmaking and factory technical teams to adapt designs to suit efficient production methods, cost-effective construction and yield optimisation.

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