Garment Technologist

Garment Technologist Greater Manchester This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving company, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. My client is the UK’s market leading supplier of adult and children’s apparel, supplying mainly character merchandise to major High Street retailers and on-line companies in the UK. We are currently looking for an Experienced Garment Technologist to join our clients' busy head office team. The Role: Responsibility of working with a number of retailers – aiming for a right first time approach. Creating workbooks/ specs for costings and buying samples Requesting of sealing samples and initial patterns, from offshore manufacturers. Measuring and checking of garments, internal approvals where necessary samples fitted with retailers in person or over VC, and sending comments out to the factories. Working closely with the factories to ensure that the product meets Retailer & Legal requirements, and necessary risk assessments are carried out. Administration of the critical path Submission of final production samples and relevant documentation. Creating print patterns on Optitex for the design team to set up print packs Working on Optitex 3D to create patterns for design and development About you: We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team, with a positive attitude. Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written, with manufacturers, retailers and within the office environment. Someone who is well organised and flexible, with a logical and analytical mind, and excellent administration skills Someone who works well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines Full driving licence is essential. Knowledge of 3D software, ie Optitex/ Browzwear/ CLO, would be advantageous. 2 - 5 years experience in a related area Knowledge of Excel would be advantageous

Garment Technologist Manchester A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Garment Technologist to join a well-established Childrenswear and Babywear client. You will be: Check first fit/red & gold seals, where applicable, and send to customer along with necessary paperwork/specifications for approval. Ensure that factories are manufacturing in accordance with guidelines and provide technical support. Ensure all relevant testing is complete in accordance with guidelines. Hold weekly meetings with the technical team where any issues should be highlighted. Ensure that workloads remain balanced throughout the team. Identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility and implement improvements which have been agreed with your manager. About you: QC experience of garments & fabric Experience of Childrenswear/Baby products A clothing technology related qualification Must be willing to travel as and when required

Senior Designer- Menswear Manchester We’re looking for a really creative and passionate streetwear and all-round designer to take the helm on several inhouse projects / collaboration brands that our client is bringing to market. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company. The successful applicant will be working as part of a close-knit team, working with some of the country’s largest and most influential retailers and directional streetwear customers on varied product areas. Office based role in a Manchester city centre office. The Role: To take the lead on creatives for several brands / brand partnerships Work between Director and the brand partners Create direction for upcoming seasonal drops Design multi product collections Work with tech team to allocate size specs / create fits as needed Brief collections out to suppliers and follow up sample development with Account Manager Review samples on receipt and issue comments to suppliers Attend trade shows / research trips Visit suppliers as needed and within comfort level of applicant Visit customers as needed to hold development meetings and sample reviews About you: Must be passionate and driven to succeed, with a strong work ethic. Able to work as part of a team and share ideas / present to the wider team and customers. Previous experience is essential along with knowledge of and experience liaising with various customers and factories. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Good commercial perspective & creativity skills. Strong organizational & time management skills. Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities. Keen fashion interest If this sounds like it could be you, we would love to hear from you!

Senior Garment Technologist Greater Manchester A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Senior Garment Technologist to join a well-established Childrenswear and Babywear client. You will be: Check first fit/red & gold seals, where applicable, and send to customer along with necessary paperwork/specifications for approval. Working closely with the Account Manager. Ensure that factories are manufacturing in accordance with guidelines and provide technical support. Ensure all relevant testing is complete in accordance with guidelines. Hold weekly meetings with the technical team where any issues should be highlighted. Ensure that workloads remain balanced throughout the team. Identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility and implement improvements which have been agreed with your manager. About you: QC experience of garments & fabric Experience of Childrenswear/Baby products A clothing technology related qualification Must be willing to travel as and when required