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Senior Garment Technologist, Knitwear

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Garment Technologist specializing in knitwear. This role involves managing the fitting process from prototype to bulk production, ensuring quality and consistency in garment fit. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical development of knitwear products and strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers and team members. This position offers a competitive salary, company pension, and bonus scheme, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in the fashion industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Company pension
Company bonus scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience in technical development of knitwear products is essential.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Manage fitting through all stages of style development from prototype to bulk production.
  • Communicate technical queries and fitting details with suppliers.
  • Drive seasonal block refresh amendments and manage updates across supply base.

Skills

Technical development of knitwear products
Attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Time management
Self-motivated
Team-oriented

Tools

Gerber system

Job description

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Senior Garment Technologist, Knitwear, London
Client:

REISS

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

d0fa09fc8127

Job Views:

10

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

What's the role about?

As our Menswear Senior Garment Technologist, you will report into the Menswear Technical Manager, and you will be responsible for the Knitwear category, within the Menswear division. You will manage 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. As well as monitor and elevate the quality of the product and constantly evaluate and improve the fit of the garment, ensuring a consistent fit throughout all of knitwear.

Who You Are

  • Experience in technical development of knitwear products is essential
  • Knowledge of Gerber system is desirable
  • Understanding of pattern making and cutting
  • Organised with strong time management skills
  • Attention to detail and strong communication skills - both verbal and written
  • Reliable and focused
  • Self-motivated and team-oriented

What You'll be doing

  • Ensure critical path is managed with regards to fitting, sealing and production of garments
  • Communicate technical queries and fitting details with suppliers
  • Approve test reports and care instructions
  • Drive seasonal block refresh amendments and manage the updates across supply base
  • Responsible for product lifecycle from initial prototype to bulk production
  • Understand and maintain grading to ensure fit consistency of styles from prototype through to bulk production sign off
  • Travel to Far East and Europe 1 - 2 times per year minimum
  • Manage the technical & professional development of junior members of the team within their category
  • Work closely with the Designers, Product Developers, Merchandisers and Buyers

What we'll do for you

  • Provide you with a competitive salary
  • Company pension
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Plus, many more

If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Senior Garment Technologist, do not miss out - apply now!

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won't apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don't tick all the boxes, we'd still like to hear from you.

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