Job Description
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Outerwear Garment Technologist
Competitive Salary
Permanent – Full Time
Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours a week
Hybrid Working – 3 Days in the Office
Camden Town
About the Company
We are LF Fashion, part of Li & Fung, a world leader in the design, development, and sourcing of consumer goods. Li & Fung has more than 118 years of supply chain expertise, covering everything from product design and production management to quality control and shipping. We're a global group encompassing many sectors of the retail market but what makes us unique is that we work As One.
About the Role
The Role
You will be responsible for ensuring the designated product range is delivered on time and that the quality is fit for purpose and meeting full specification. You will support the Technical manager to deliver specified quality standards and work closely with the product and design teams to deliver a commercial range that maximises sales and profit opportunities. You will be an experienced all-round Casual Outerwear Garment Technologist with a strong understanding of Fabric’s and performance. You will also be required to cover all relevant departments including adult and childrenswear.
Key areas of responsibility include
Ensure product performance requirements are established and maintained through supplier up skilling, testing and monitoring
Agree manufacturing methods are achievable in bulk production, resulting in products that will perform to all relevant standards
Apply appropriate methods of communication with supply base, showing initiative and creative thinking where necessary to solve problems
Prepare fit comments / size specs and graded size specs for the factory further to customer fit comments/ internal fit comments
Working closely with the Outerwear department to prepare sample specs and patterns/ diagrams as necessary
Undertake supplier visits to improve quality standards, improve working relationships and increase personal knowledge of manufacturing capabilities
Any other tasks that could be reasonably expected including FE factory travel
Strong technical expertise and able to conduct and lead fit sessions
Key Skills / Experiences
The ideal person must have previous Garment/Fabric Technologist QA/QC/ PD experience working at an advanced level, ideally for a fashion supplier or High Street retailer
Thorough knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting techniques and the fitting process
Strong knowledge of fabric testing standards and care labelling for Outerwear (Mens, Ladies and Children’s wear)
Highly organised and efficient
PC literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office packages, PLM / Centric an advantage
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Knowledge of developing product for fit, quality and performance
Knowledge of garment wash techniques/ processes
A good understanding of fashion retail processes and garment production systems
Ability to see the big picture without losing sight of the details
Strong communication and influencing at all levels
Good planning and org skills, able to change plans in line with business needs
Ability to effectively risk analyse product
Degree Level (relevant discipline)
Creative, passionate and innovative
Commercial understanding of the market and experience of working with a global supply chain
Interested and understands Sustainability
Expert knowledge of consumer product safety requirements to understand and interpret relevant legislation that ensure compliance in a way that is commercial but ensures adherence to legal requirements
Adaptability to learn other systems/developments
Innovative and analytical thinking - seeking opportunities, and problem solving
Good inter-personal and communication skills
Adaptive and flexible
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Able to lead on fit fault rectification
If this sounds like you, Apply Now!
As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, ****** orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Here is what you need to know about the job:
Outerwear Garment Technologist
Competitive Salary
Permanent – Full Time
Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours a week
Hybrid Working – 3 Days in the Office
Camden Town
About the Company
We are LF Fashion, part of Li & Fung, a world leader in the design, development, and sourcing of consumer goods. Li & Fung has more than 118 years of supply chain expertise, covering everything from product design and production management to quality control and shipping. We're a global group encompassing many sectors of the retail market but what makes us unique is that we work As One.
About the Role
The Role
You will be responsible for ensuring the designated product range is delivered on time and that the quality is fit for purpose and meeting full specification. You will support the Technical manager to deliver specified quality standards and work closely with the product and design teams to deliver a commercial range that maximises sales and profit opportunities. You will be an experienced all-round Casual Outerwear Garment Technologist with a strong understanding of Fabric’s and performance. You will also be required to cover all relevant departments including adult and childrenswear.
Key areas of responsibility include
Ensure product performance requirements are established and maintained through supplier up skilling, testing and monitoring
Agree manufacturing methods are achievable in bulk production, resulting in products that will perform to all relevant standards
Apply appropriate methods of communication with supply base, showing initiative and creative thinking where necessary to solve problems
Prepare fit comments / size specs and graded size specs for the factory further to customer fit comments/ internal fit comments
Working closely with the Outerwear department to prepare sample specs and patterns/ diagrams as necessary
Undertake supplier visits to improve quality standards, improve working relationships and increase personal knowledge of manufacturing capabilities
Any other tasks that could be reasonably expected including FE factory travel
Strong technical expertise and able to conduct and lead fit sessions
Key Skills / Experiences
The ideal person must have previous Garment/Fabric Technologist QA/QC/ PD experience working at an advanced level, ideally for a fashion supplier or High Street retailer
Thorough knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting techniques and the fitting process
Strong knowledge of fabric testing standards and care labelling for Outerwear (Mens, Ladies and Children’s wear)
Highly organised and efficient
PC literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office packages, PLM / Centric an advantage
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Knowledge of developing product for fit, quality and performance
Knowledge of garment wash techniques/ processes
A good understanding of fashion retail processes and garment production systems
Ability to see the big picture without losing sight of the details
Strong communication and influencing at all levels
Good planning and org skills, able to change plans in line with business needs
Ability to effectively risk analyse product
Degree Level (relevant discipline)
Creative, passionate and innovative
Commercial understanding of the market and experience of working with a global supply chain
Interested and understands Sustainability
Expert knowledge of consumer product safety requirements to understand and interpret relevant legislation that ensure compliance in a way that is commercial but ensures adherence to legal requirements
Adaptability to learn other systems/developments
Innovative and analytical thinking - seeking opportunities, and problem solving
Good inter-personal and communication skills
Adaptive and flexible
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Able to lead on fit fault rectification
If this sounds like you, Apply Now!
As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, ****** orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Garment Technologist (Outerwear) position is now open for candidates interested in the Fashion Designer Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Fashion Designer Jobs is a plus.
