Senior Garment Technologist
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Full Job Description
Consumer Additions are pleased to be partnered with a luxury activewear brand who are looking for a Senior Garment Technologist to join their team based in Central London.
This role is a Garment Tech and Product Developer hybrid with it being an excellent opportunity to work across various areas of the design and development process.
Key responsibilities
• Collaborating with the Creative team to translate the vision and design into product.
• Generating tech packs, including sketches and CADs containing technical product information. Proficiency in pattern making and managing fabric and trim libraries is required.
• Managing size standards and providing documented fit comments to vendors according to the critical path.
• Initiating and approving graded spec charts, ensuring consistent grading across all vendors.
• Cultivating effective relationships with vendors and acquiring a comprehensive understanding of their capabilities.
• Coordinating with Merchandising, Design, Production, and Garment Technology to ensure all interests are represented in deliverables.
• Communicating aesthetic and cost demands effectively to vendors.
• Verifying that initial product costings align with margin targets and overseeing cross-costing when necessary.
• Collaborating with the production team to manage the seasonal SMS.
• Sourcing new suppliers and regularly assessing supplier capabilities.
• Facilitating the timely handover of collections with feedback from internal stakeholders.
• Continuously exploring and developing trims, fabrics, finishes, and techniques.
The ideal candidate
• Minimum of 8-10+ years’ experience in Product Development, Garment Tech, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Proficiency in sketching and CADing.
• Essential experience in pattern cutting and grading, with a demonstrated ability to lead fit sessions from prototype to bulk production.
• Experience in both Fully Factored & CMT environments.
• Versatility across Swimwear, Ready to Wear, and Accessories categories.
• Understanding of Product Costing & Margins.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PLM programs.
• Strong analytical skills with an understanding of the global supply chain's impact on business financials, KPIs, and metrics.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and adept at follow-up; leveraging contacts to gather information and drive solutions.
• Flexible with the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across cultures, geographies, and time zones.
• Skillful in developing efficient processes and continually seeking opportunities for improvement.