Uk-based Garment Technologist

2 weeks ago

Preston, United Kingdom Veltuff Full time

**Job Overview**:
A Garment Technologist is responsible for ensuring the quality and fit of clothing items from concept to production. They work closely with design and production teams, interpreting design ideas into technical specifications. Their role involves conducting fittings, analyzing fabrics, trims, and construction methods to meet quality standards. Garment Technologists also liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve any technical issues during the production process.

**Responsibilities**
- Driving continuous product improvement and quality.
- Working on multiple products across men’s and ladies workwear / outerwear
- Creating graded size specifications for issues to factories. With a knowledge of the UK, EU and US market.
- Responsible for the approval of garments and advising on all aspects of fit, construction, and quality-related issues.
- Attending fit meetings with buyers and designers, translating the comments to overseas factories.
- Conduct risk assessments on product safety, global regulations, and fabric/trim suitability.
- Ensure consistency of fit and quality across the category and size range
- Working closely within the internal design, sampling, sales, and merchandising teams, and developing strong working relationships with customer's own technical teams
- Manage and support testing/safety standards ensuring all products meet min requirements - Workwear experience would be an advantage.
- Arranging for product testing
- Interpreting test reports and issuing wash care information
- Check and approve branding/labelling on each style in line with brand guidelines
- Critical Path: Ensure that all seals process/tests are achieved at each stage to critical path dates
- Communicate all the information to technical teams within the factories offshore.
- Oversee inspection of deliveries on relevant styles and agree actions on any rectification work required.
- Manage and conduct wearer trials
- Overseas travel may be necessary to visit production sites to determine CSR and perform AQL inspections

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Technology, Textile Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience
- Proven experience as a garment technician or similar role in the apparel industry, preferably in workwear.
- Proficiency in patternmaking software (e.g., Gerber, Lectra) and CAD/CAM systems.
- Strong understanding of garment construction techniques, fabric properties, and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with a keen eye for quality and precision.
- Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and standards (e.g., ANSI, ASTM) preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits, trade shows, or production facilities.
- Applicant must currently residing in Preston or Manchester, England.

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus

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