Create have teamed with a men’s and women’s wear brand whose Inspiration comes from London’s east end and international street culture

The design department consists of a small team based in London, Shoreditch.

Who are looking for a new garment technologist that will divide their time between the men’s and womenswear. The job role consist largely of garment technologist duties as well as some aspects of a production manager role. They are looking for someone that is hands on and who can own the role. They are a small team who are involved in the product from start to finish.

About the role

Product development for Main collections and specials: Men’s and Women’s

• Keep excel development worksheet up to date for each season.
• Liaise with and advise designers on garment construction and correct finishes for the brand.
• Advise print designers on correct print placement for the garment.
• Assisting designers with size specs and correct blocks to use for factory tech packs.
• Measuring and logging all development samples.
• Organise and carry out fitting sessions for all development samples with designers.
• Complete all detailed production comments for factories to follow (comments must be clear for overseas workrooms to understand). Liaise with all factories regarding garment construction issues.
• Returning samples to appropriate factories, follow up and chase development samples with factories to keep to season timeline.
• SMS must be measured, photographed fitted and logged.
• PPS must be requested and approved where appropriate before production.
• Wearer trials to be requested when needed.
• All grading must be approved before bulk production.
• Fabrics and colour must be approved before bulk production

Pattern cutting:

• Request paper patterns from factories to inspect and adjust major fit problems manually (sleeves etc.)
• Minor pattern adjustments.

Production:

• Approve all composition and wash care labels.
• Approve and develop all trims and swing tickets.

Admin:

• Devise the time line each season for the design team and all factories to work towards.
• Excel work sheets; all samples must be logged for new season.
• Chasing samples to arrive on time for SMS.
• SMS worksheet per factory; completed each season and up to date with all fabric compositions and wash care instructions.
• Assisting with CAD information for show room book.
• Customer garment complaints to be investigated and filed.
•  Agents require a worksheet with major fit changes for SMS.
• Measuring and logging all samples.
• Assisting the warehouse with any garment queries.
• Adjust/update Religion body spec if required.
• Advertise for fitting models.

About you

• 5 years experience as a garment tech in a fashion company/ supplier required
• Able to use photoshop, illustrator, excel and word
• Experience with and/ or knowledge of patterns: being able to make small pattern adjustments
• We require the applicant to be flexible and divide their time between the Men’s and women’s collection
• The applicant needs to hands on and help out wherever needed
• The applicant needs to be able to work independently and show initiative
• The applicant needs to be confident and able to work in a fast pace environment
• Multi product experience a must
• Must have extensive knowledge of grading and tech packs
• The applicant needs to be organised and be able to work autonomously

If this role interests you please click “Apply” alternatively please send your CV to Sorcha@createrec.co.uk.