Senior Garment Technologist
derbyshire, england, United Kingdom
Due to rapid growth plans I’m recruiting for an experienced Senior Product Technologist to play a key role for leading their knitwear department of an expanding brand in effectively managing complex processes without compromising on product quality.
Leading the department and a team, you will be:
Working with suppliers to ensure they adhere to European / Global requirements of product development and quality.
Building and maintaining relationships with vendors, mills, and suppliers
Working in close partnership with Design to develop the collection from initial concept to completion
Creating and distributing technical packs for garment construction
Involved in Fit and construction approval
Assessing and approving test reports
Maintaining the critical path
This role would suit candidates with:
Recent experience as a Senior Garment Technologist or Senior Product Developer from a fashion knitwear background - ideally from another retailer or brand
In-depth knowledge of construction and the product development process within knitwear
Ability to work in partnership with Design teams understanding and interpreting their product vision
People management experience - providing direction and mentoring junior members of the team throughout their career path
Experience managing vendor relationships, delivering clear briefs, leveraging relationships to meet demands and negotiating costs.
This is a full-time role based on-site.
Candidates must possess the correct right to work in the UK status and be based or willing to live in close proximity of the head office.