The Company:
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Knitwear Garment Technologist to join an established clothing company who supply the High Street retailers. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and 1-2 years experience in a similar role.
The Role:
*Reporting to and working alongside the Technical Manager and Fabric Tech Manager.
*Ensure that garments are being produced to the required quality standard
*Measuring garments and ensuring that manufacturing is measured within tolerance.
*Discussing new designs with the design department and Merchandisers and help decide on the best way to manufacture them.
*Work out size specifications and plan how new garments will be made up by producing initial and graded size charts.
*Monitoring the production of sample garments and initiate any changes to the designs to fit manufacturing requirements.
*Liaising with customers and clients and work with Far East Factories and high street stores.
*Liaising with colleagues with regards to ideas and changes that can be made to improve the garment.
*Other duties as required.
Skills Required:
*MUST have 2 years experience in a similar role working with knitwear
*Ideally have a Fashion/Clothing Technology degree (or similar).
*Experience working with factories abroad in particular Turkey and the far east.
*Working knowledge of testing and fabric performance requirements.
*Full driving license and access to a vehicle due to location.
*Ideally have worked for a supplier.
*Excellent communication and organisational skills.
*Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
*Team player with the ability to also work on own initiative.
*Ability to travel as and when required to meet with Buyers and suppliers.
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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.
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