Our client based in The Manchester city Centre (Deansgate) are looking for a Junior Garment Technologist to Join their team. This is a busy role and they are looking for someone to develop within a dynamic and growing wholesale clothing company. They are looking for a candidate who will develop and grow within Thier existing experienced team.
This is a full time (Permanent) position.
Main duties/responsibilities:
- Working / Assisting with the Senior Garment tech on the following stock ranges: -Mens / Boys - Autumn / Winter and Spring / Summer Outerwear Jackets -Mens / Boys Footwear
- Assisting our Snr Garment tech with other product categories; Denim / shorts / trousers, as well as progression to look after customer accounts
- Working closely with merchandiser/ design teams, as well as our Product development manager on the menswear Department.
- Creating development specs at the beginning of each season from original samples or CADS
- Measuring samples at first fit / PP / production sample stages
- Conducting, lead and own, live in house fit session
- Sending comprehensive clear fit comments and amended specs to the factories, supported with clear diagrams if needed. Liaising with them on a daily basis.
- Prioritise & balance workload to ensure shipment dates of product are met in a timely order.
- Responsible for your own fit comments / pattern solutions and advice to factories to maintain a good quality/ standard.
- Advise factory of basic test requirements per style ie Base / bulk / zip tests. Progression and training on chemical testing requirements
- Checking & approving Care label layouts , reading test reports
- Action in house wash tests if necessary
- Assessing bulk inspection reports from our China office which come through on a weekly basis. Assisting the merch team with checking factory's final packing lists, packaging and barcode details
- Giving commercial decisions on bulk quality issues
- UK warehouse checks on orders if & when needed ( Location is in East Manchester )
Skills required
- Good all round admin skills
- Microsoft office experience
- Organized
- Accurate with their work
- Enthusiastic to learn,
- Must be able to work well within a team environment
- Previous experience within a similar environment is desirable
This is a fully office based role - x5 days a week, although there is some flexibility surrounding actual working hours.
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