Garment Technologist

Role: Garment Technologist Location: New York City (Central) Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to join our team based in New York City, USA. The ideal candidate will possess a wealth of knowledge in garment production, testing and quality control. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for all technical aspects of garment production to ensure high quality and functional products. Responsible for the following KPI's - reduced defect rate, increased first time pass rate, production efficiency, compliance rate and reduced returns rate. Management of the end-to-end QC process. Inclusive of fabric testing, audits and the management of safety standards. Delivering continuous creative solutions to support long term compliance with manufactures. Effectively liaising with manufactures ensuring cohesive process control throughout production. Manage and conducting in-house fit sessions whilst taking steps to proactively prevent technical issues Management of sampling processes ensuring accuracy, speed and compliance. Liaising with the Designers, Buyers and Suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development and garment construction. Management of grading and tolerance rules. Implement solutions from analysing returns and faults to reduce. Requirements: A minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar role (including multi-product experience) Exceptional understanding of garment construction, quality control and fabric technology/testing Experience of working directly with manufactures A positive attitude towards challenges and implement solutions Strong time-management skills; able to prioritise tasks & be flexible Clear concise communication is a must both written and verbally Confident using Outlook and Excel Salary: Competitive

Created: 2024-11-03