We are seeking a Freelance Garment Technologist to join a successful GT team and provide essential support in attending fit meetings and documenting feedback on denim and woven garments for supermarket accounts at a leading supplier.
This role is crucial for ensuring that production samples meet rigorous standards for fit, make, fabric, quality, and sizing.
The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in multi-product womenswear, with the flexibility to work across a diverse array of styles, including soft separates, dresses, casual woven, and denim.
The start date is ASAP.
Main Responsibilities Will Include: Ensure fit and sizing conform to the sealed sample.
Maintain grading and sizing rules for each garment type.
Ensure all technical specifications are clear and all measurement requests are consistent with the standard measurements.
Measure all samples prior to fitting to ensure they conform to the size specifications, flagging any variances.
Attend fit meetings and ensure samples conform to the designer's vision and are of the correct quality.
Record detailed fit comments and update tech packs for the factories to ensure amendments are accurately reflected in future samples or production.
Proactively solve any specific make or construction queries during fit meetings, collaborating with the internal team where required.
Person Specifications: Garment Technologist with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in multi-product womenswear.
Experience working across a wide range of styles including soft separates, dresses, casual wovens and denim.
Expertise fitting to Gold Seal standard.
Fabric knowledge across woven and denim, including technical components and sewing techniques.
Expertise in fitting garments and writing detailed comments with supporting photos and diagrams as required.
Knowledge of pattern cutting is an advantage.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proactive in solving problems on the spot in fit meetings.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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