Garment Technologist

**About the Company**

Vanquish Fitness was created in 2015 by two school friends, Oliver Maloney and Ruben O’Brien, and is now, not just an apparel brand and online retailer, but one of the fastest growing fitness communities in the world Our mission is to inspire our colleagues on their pursuit of self-defined greatness. Providing the time and resources that our employees need to strive to become _Better Than Yesterday_.

**About the Role**

We are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist to join our team to work closely with our Senior Garment Technologist and wider Design team across both Menswear and Womenswear. Previous experience working with activewear and an understanding of activewear fabrics, including cut and sew and seamless garments, is hugely advantageous.

We are looking for someone with an in-depth understanding of the fitting process that can ensure products conform to the tech packs. Communication skills are essential as you will be liaising with internal teams, as well as suppliers and factories across different time zones on a daily basis.

You must have a thorough understanding of garment construction, fabric technology and testing across different products. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a positive attitude towards challenges and finding solutions.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Work closely with our Design team to create accurate sizing specs for tech packs and grade to all sizes
- Plan and manage fit sessions, produce concise feedback for suppliers and ensure that tech packs are updated with fit comments and communicated clearly with our factories
- Implement standard measurements and record against specifications
- Define and maintain sizing rules for each garment type
- Produce and manage the critical path with regards to fittings, sealing and production
- Assist the team by sending out all initial specs based on tech packs
- Ensure all delivered product is within tolerance and liaise with suppliers if any issues arise
- Oversee fabric testing across all products to ensure they are fit for purpose. This includes approving test reports and care instructions of products
- Communicate all technical requirements, queries and fitting details both internally and externally
- Strategise and implement a garment sealing process by working directly with factories to ensure consistent quality in terms of fabric, manufacture and fit
- Help elevate product quality and factory standards
- Work closely with our Designers to identify leading, quality fabrics
- Review product returns data and customer feedback to help guide improvements of our products

**About You**
- You should have 2+ years experience within a similar role, ideally within an SME/start-up, and experience within activewear garments would be hugely advantageous
- Used to working within a small team, being proactive, highly organised and comfortable working to shorter deadlines
- Proficient with building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners
- Experience creating size specs
- Experience of working directly with factories and suppliers and an understanding of factory production processes
- Extensive understanding of fitting and fit issues is essential
- Knowledge of grading and grade rules is essential
- Thorough understanding of garment construction, fabric technology and testing
- Understanding and experience working with Seamless products
- Critical path management skills
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Strong attention to detail
- Clear and concise communication skills both written and verbal
- Confident using Google Suite, Excel, Slack, Adobe Illustrator
- Passionate about the fitness and fashion industry
- Commercially minded
- Take pride in ensuring product quality and success
- Are able to give and take constructive feedback

**Benefits**

25 days annual leave (Plus BH)

Sick pay

Annual apparel allowance

Discounts on everything Vanquish

Attendance to our community events

Free drinks in the office

Quarterly Socials

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

35 hour working week

Free Parking

Modern office in the grounds of a beautiful House gardens, perfect for lunch time walks to get your steps in