Junior Garment Technologist- Boohoo

The Role:

• Conducting fit sessions in-house and at source, balancing speed and quality; making commercial decisions with confidence; owning the fitting process and inspiring trust and confidence from colleagues and suppliers
• Analysing technical issues accurately and sending clear, concise and accurate comments to suppliers; processing samples in a timely and agile manner line with KPIs
• Liaising with Design, Buying & suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs & improving quality
• Ensuring compliance with fibre composition labelling regulations, product safety & REACH legislation; assessing risk, managing relevant testing; recording & resolving non-compliance effectively and efficiently
• Contributing to initiatives to reduce customer returns: analysing data & implementing solutions
• Promoting quality at all times, whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude
• Delivering continuous improvement and creative solutions

 The Person:

• A technically-oriented qualification, preferably at degree level, is essential, as is a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience of a similar role in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-product experience; able to move between product areas with assurance
• Experience of working directly with factories, and thorough understanding of factory production, including work-flow, production control, machinery and equipment
• Comprehensive understanding of knitwear, fitting and fit issues is essential.
• Pattern-cutting knowledge and practise is very desirable; knowledge of grading and grade rules
• Thorough understanding of garment construction, fabric technology & testing
• First-class communication skills; experience of working with different cultures and the challenges this can bring
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team, as the role requires
• Able to meet new challenges with a positive attitude
• Strong time-management skills; able to prioritise tasks & change direction with agility
• Confident using Outlook, Excel & Word; keen to expand skill-set as the role demands
• Keen interest in overseas travel desirable