Senior Garment Technologist

London, United Kingdom | Contract, full-time
| £250 - £300 per day
Ref: DB1305 (2 weeks ago)
Looking for a seasoned Womenswear technologist from a recent retail / branded background ( not luxury )

The role is working for a premium retails in central London for a three month contract from next month 

The role  

Responsible for the womenswear Softs category, managing fitting through all stages of style development from prototype to bulk production and be responsible for ensuring tech pack comments and technical details are clear. Ensuring a consistent fit throughout all of knitwear.
Leading fit sessions across all stages, from prototype to production, ensuring consistent fit and construction.
Writing clear, detailed tech pack comments with supporting diagrams/pictures for suppliers.
Partnering with design, buying, and product development teams to balance design vision with production methods.
Managing product quality, from approving samples and resolving technical issues to overseeing wash care and testing.
Driving seasonal block updates, managing grading consistency, and overseeing the technical critical path.
Reviewing customer returns, analysing reasons, and implementing strategies with suppliers to reduce return rates.
Keep strong supplier relationships, including audits, to ensure adherence to the brands high standards of quality.

“We will endeavour to contact you within 48 hours of receiving your CV, however due to the nature of our business this may be delayed due to meetings, holidays and offsite visits. If you have not had a response within 7 days then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, due to high volume response unfortunately we are unable to reply to all applicants.”

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