Junior Garment Technologist
Manchester
We are looking for a Junior Garment Technologist to join a fantastic and well established clothing supplier. The Junior/Assistant Garment Technologist is an important role this group, and you will be responsible for supporting the Senior Garment Technologist and the wider group production team in the following areas:
- Development of garments from design concept to production
- Carry out PP meetings
- Completion of Risk assessment and if applicable, New Product form
- Understanding of REACH and SVHC in order to ensure all products are compliant
- Completion of supplier Component form and analysis of information to ensure compliance with REACH and SVHC
- Prepare samples for customers, recommend improvements / amendments, and discuss buyer’s requirements
- Carry out fit meetings with our customers if required
- Prepare size specs and graded specs and measurement guides for both customer & factory.
- Discuss manufacturing techniques with the factory to ensure customer standards are maintained and maximum efficiency is achieved
- Finalising test requirements following fit approval
- Approval of graded artwork & positioning
- Approval of final production samples for the group and customer, giving approval to ship
- Assess fabric test reports ensuring individual customer standards and all legal legislation is met
You will also:
- Maintain the critical path as required
- Submit and obtain approval of production samples from licensee
- Inward post recording and distribution
- Confirmation of Samples received for payment
- Confirmation of invoices received as required
- Specific projects as required
- Store inspections
Preferred qualifications:
- Qualification in garment technology / product development or relevant Garment Technologist experience
- Understanding of garment construction
- Understanding of fabric quality and performance
- Understanding of industry standards and legal requirements