Garment Technologist

What is the role: 

To implement the technical strategy for the range of product, working with the technical and buying team to produce product consistent to the companies desired fit and quality requirements. To assist in the development of the supplier/factory base assuring quality, minimising returns and increasing customer’s satisfaction. Working in partnership with the supply base to deliver a product that fits and flatters.

We have an amazing opportunity for a full-time Garment Technologist to join our BadRhino menswear team.

Experience of Menswear product is essential.

What you will do: 

• To fit all products ensuring that the buyers brief is followed
• To write fit comments for the suppliers and to be the technical liaison
• To approve graded size charts
• To ensure that the fit is consistent across the range.
• To assist in the management and development of the basic block library
• Approve care labelling and testing requirements as well as communication decisions to the supplier.
• Organises and co-ordinate wearer trials.
• To ensure that all suppliers follow supplier compliance, challenge, and manage underperformance where necessary.
• Actively participates in monitoring all returns and customer feed back.
• To have the ability to read and advise on test reports and advise on the suitability of fabrics.
• Where possible to visit supply base regularly and be able to comment on the supplier factories capability to meet requirements
• To assist in the maintenance of the supplier manual
• Regularly visit stores and work closely with retail colleagues (where relevant)
• Oversee the critical path management from the technical department with the Buying team.
• To stay informed about relevant product safety, legislation, and standards to ensure that product complies with these through product evaluation and risk assessment.

What you will bring: 

• Strong technical knowledge of Menswear, combined with a passion for product.
• A relevant qualification at degree or equivalent level / or relevant industry experience
• Experience of the manufacturing environment, preferably within garment technology, pattern cutting,
  grading and product development
• In-depth understanding of different fabric shape and fit, i.e. jersey, wovens etc
• Adequate experience in either a retailer or supplier, ideally a minimum of 3 years’ experience at similar level
• Experience of working within a multiple brand retailer preferable
• Ability to convey technical detail clearly to a layman
• Proficient user of Microsoft and excel.
• Exceptional communication, organisation & prioritisation skills
• Effective communicator, presenter and team player
• Ability to adopt a flexible approach when required and to think swiftly
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritise projects
• Proactive and keen to take on new tasks

Operating Environment:

• To operate in an open and even handed manner with all colleagues across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences.  Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential and deliver a friendly service.
• To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working. To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business
• Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professionalism.
• To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.