Represent

Junior Garment Technologist

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Job Location

Horwich, United Kingdom

Job Description

Main Accountabilities…

• To assist the fit, size & function of styles from concept to launch.

• Establish fit blocks and technical standards for the Represent brand.

• To provide accurate size charts with consistent size grading which form part of the

tech packs to suppliers.

• To stick to the critical path with the product team. Ensure all timelines are met

including tech packs and sample deadlines.

• Bring to market, world class, fit for purpose product, built and engineered to

Represent standards.

• To attend prototype review meetings, size set, PP and production sample meetings

and take the technical lead in all fit sessions. Fitting garments to a high standard ,

gathering accurate feedback to provide detailed comments to the factories.

• Work with the rest of the product team to create new garment specs and

collaborating to determine best fabric and trim combinations.

• Responsible for the day-to-day Garment Tech operational tasks, to deliver the goals

and objectives as set by the Head of Menswear – in line with the company vision.

• Independently plan and organise allocated workload . To ensure that all tech-packs

are of the highest standard (with PD) and can be accurately translated by the factory

into the best quality 1st Prototypes.

• Co-ordinate daily communication with all suppliers including chasing fit samples.

• Manage any relevant testing and test reports. Approval of care labels. Communicate

any issues and find solutions to any problems that may arise .

• Thorough checks of all samples submitted to ensure they meet Represent’s high

fabric and construction standards.

• Be confident that the current supply base is compliant and transparent.

• Provide technical skills and expertise to ensure that all garments are fit for purpose.

• Ability to understand, recommend, and execute commercial construction solutions

• Maintain & update the PLM.

• Request and analyze all AQL reports and act on any issues.

• Request and analyze customer returns reports to gain an insight into any potential

problems.

• Occasionally visit the warehouse to randomly check all production to check for any

issues, before goods are released to the customer, when necessary.

• Be prepared to visit factories including international travel, independently or with a

co-worker.

• Awareness of all factory shipment dates.

• Communicate any fit updates to ecomm team, so they can update the product

description on site. This will hopefully prevent any unnecessary returns.


KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Luxury mindset with commercial

awareness.

• Collaborative, non- political approach

• Appropriate qualification in apparel

sector or equivalent work experience

• Experience working with global apparel

brands

• Excellent garment construction and

engineering skills.

• Ability to measure and grade to a high

standard.

• Sound understanding of fabrics and

testing methods.

• Knowledge of pattern making essential

• Demonstrate a pro-active approach

to problem solving

• Flexible and open to evolving business

needs and priorities

• Strong commercial awareness with an

ability to identify risk and confidently

provide solutions

• Experience in a fast-paced environment

• Extensive knowledge of Excel & PLM

• Hands on approach.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Knowledge of PLM is advantageous


You have…

• 1-2 years Garment Technologist

experience.

• Factory experience

• Pattern cutting skills

• Excellent garment construction

knowledge

• Excellent communication skills


You might have…

• Sportswear or branded apparel

experience.

• Knowledge and passion for

sustainability.

• Experience & understanding of

garment/fabric test reports.


We would ideally like you to …

• Be flexible and open to evolving

business needs and priorities

• Own the role and make things

happen.

• Strong commercial awareness with

an ability to identify product risk

and confidently provide solutions

• Experience in a fast-paced

environment

• Be comfortable with change.

• Love Product!


Benefits

• 25 x days holiday per year

• Company bonus scheme

• Staff discount

• Onsite gym



Location: Horwich, GB

Posted Date: 10/30/2024
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