Garment Technologist

About the job

Our client is a direct to consumer, apparel and footwear brand/retailer based near Warrington, UK. They design and develop their products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east and then ship directly to our customers, with their ecommerce store as the only sales channel.

With ambitious objectives over the next decade, the team believe 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 they have already created.

Reporting to the senior garment technologist, you'll be a key part of the garment technologist team in ensuring all samples and comments are processed in an effective and timely manner to allow sizing and quality to always meet the standard.

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

Requirements

Ensure all products are delivered to the highest quality.
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 and any issues are flagged to senior team to be 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.
Support 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 is well informed on 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.

Background in menswear & ladies wear would be ideal as well as 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

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