Junior / Assistant Garment Technologist
North London | Office-Based (5 Days per Week)
Up to £35,000 + Benefits
Our client is a well-established and growing branded apparel business with over 30 years of success within the fashion industry. Supplying quality branded menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, they have built an excellent reputation for product development, quality and long-term customer partnerships.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Junior Garment Technologist to join their experienced technical team based in North London. Working alongside a team of six technologists, this is an excellent opportunity for a Garment Technologist looking to take the next step in their career, ideally someone in their second or third industry role.
The Role
Supporting the wider technical team across menswear, womenswear and kidswear, you will gain exposure to the full garment technology process from development through to production.
This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with a solid grounding in garment technology who is looking to develop their technical skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Duties
Assisting with fit sessions and taking accurate fit comments
Measuring and assessing samples throughout the development process
Managing sample flow and maintaining sample libraries
Monitoring and supporting the critical path to ensure key deadlines are achieved
Liaising with suppliers and internal teams regarding fit, quality and technical queries
Updating and maintaining technical information on PLM/CRM systems
Helping prepare technical packs and product specifications
Supporting senior technologists with day-to-day administrative and technical tasks
Ensuring all technical documentation is accurate and up to date
About You - Must have experience
Previous and recent experience within a Junior or Assistant Garment Technology role within a UK high street Supplier or UK high street retailer / Brand
Looking for your second or third move within the industry
Experience assisting with fit meetings and recording fit comments
Understanding of garment construction, measurements and fit
Exposure to critical path management and sample tracking
Comfortable using PLM, CRM or similar product management systems
Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude
A genuine passion for product and garment technology
Commutable to London and eligible to work in the UK
“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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