Garment Technologist - #1664440

Opportunity to join the tech team of a Birmingham based menswear brand as a Garment Technologist.

Garment Technologist primary responsibilities:

• Independently able to check samples against tech pack, measure samples and confidently communicate comments back to the factory
• Offering advice on fabrics and trims for suitability of garments and design
• Advising on and approving care labels
• Responding to product related queries, both internally and from customers
• Ensuring production follows the critical path
• Overseeing fabric testing and fittings of samples
• Making sure internal systems are up to date
• Building & maintaing relationships with suppliers.

Garment Technologist required skills:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing, textiles, garment construction, seam construction, pattern cutting and garment cycle process
• Technical knowledge of fabrics/trims and threads, gained preferably within a fast paced commercial or supplier environment
• Ability to convey technical information to factories in a clear concise way
• Competent in use of MS Office programs such as Excel & Word
• Exceptional eye for technical detail to ensure quality standards are upheld
• The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience across woven & jersey, preferably in menswear
• Strong grasp of spoken & written English with excellent communication skills
• Ability to convey technical information clearly in layman's terms
• Ability to work independently
• Flexible approach to be able to adjust to changing needs of the business
• Highly organised with good prioritisation skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Keen interest in Fashio n / Men's Fashion & Textiles

If you are a Garment Technologist with experience in Menswear and you're looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

This position is managed by our recruitment partners - [hire]. Please apply today and a member of the team will be in touch with you to discuss next steps.