Garment Technologist

ARNE is an apparel and footwear brand/retailer based in Birchwood Park near Warrington, UK. We design and develop our products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east and then ship directly to our customers, via We have recently branched out and are now also available via Selfridges both in store and online.

We have ambitious objectives over the next decade with the team believing all targets are achievable through new product category launches in shoes and womenswear alongside the creation of paid media, CRM activity and further international growth to amplify the great product / brand assets we have already created.

Reporting to our Senior Garment Technologist, you'll be a key part of our Garment Technology team in ensuring all samples and comments are processed in an effective and timely manner to allow our ARNE sizing and quality to always meet our standard.

So if you are a strong mens garment technologist with a passion for the fashion industry and want to join us on our exciting journey please apply today

Requirements

• Ensure all ARNE mens products are delivered to the highest quality and most suitable fit. (An understanding of ladies wear and fitting would be of benefit).
• A strong technical background and understanding of clothing, fit, make up and standards is a must.
• Supporting to maintain high standard by following in-house quality procedures and standards.
• Key driver of ensuring that the ARNE strategy as followed and implemented by the Head of garment technology and QC.
• Building strong relationships with the wider product team to ensure clear communication across all divisions, inclusive of buying, design, merch, operations, ecommerce and customer services.
• Ensure that the critical path is kept up to date by the team and any issues are flagged and dealt with appropriately. To ensure production is on track and deadlines met.
• An understanding of product testing is a must, to ensure high quality product is delivered.
• Key focus required on returns data analysis and customer feedback, ensuring that the amendments to sizing and quality are informed and making a positive impact to the overall returns rate.
• A key focus is needed on the customer – a constant drive for improvement with consideration to the customer must be met.
• Communication is a key factor, ensuring that the supply base are well informed on ARNE's quality procedures and standards – the quality manager is to drive continuous improvement within the supply base.
• Initiative is required for an ever evolving and growing business, with the proactivity to make informed and commercial decisions.

Experience

• Experience in menswear a must, experience in ladies wear would be ideal.
• Ideally 4 years experience minimum required.
• Experience in a relevant degree, fashion and/or garment technology degree.
• Passionate about product, fit and quality.
• Knowledge in garment sizing, grading, patterns and fabric testing required.

Benefits

• We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2024
• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
• Option to buy / sell holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance
• Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100's of places
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.