Main Accountabilities… • To assist the fit, size & function of styles from concept to launch.
• Establish fit blocks and technical standards for the Represent brand.
• To provide accurate size charts with consistent size grading which form part of the tech packs to suppliers.
• To stick to the critical path with the product team.
Ensure all timelines are met including tech packs and sample deadlines.
• Bring to market, world class, fit for purpose product, built and engineered to Represent standards.
• To attend prototype review meetings, size set, PP and production sample meetings and take the technical lead in all fit sessions.
Fitting garments to a high standard , gathering accurate feedback to provide detailed comments to the factories.
• Work with the rest of the product team to create new garment specs and collaborating to determine best fabric and trim combinations.
• Responsible for the day-to-day Garment Tech operational tasks, to deliver the goals and objectives as set by the Head of Menswear – in line with the company vision.
• Independently plan and organise allocated workload .
To ensure that all tech-packs are of the highest standard (with PD) and can be accurately translated by the factory into the best quality 1st Prototypes.
• Co-ordinate daily communication with all suppliers including chasing fit samples.
• Manage any relevant testing and test reports.
Approval of care labels.
Communicate any issues and find solutions to any problems that may arise .
• Thorough checks of all samples submitted to ensure they meet Represent's high fabric and construction standards.
• Be confident that the current supply base is compliant and transparent.
• Provide technical skills and expertise to ensure that all garments are fit for purpose.
• Ability to understand, recommend, and execute commercial construction solutions • Maintain & update the PLM.
• Request and analyze all AQL reports and act on any issues.
• Request and analyze customer returns reports to gain an insight into any potential problems.
• Occasionally visit the warehouse to randomly check all production to check for any issues, before goods are released to the customer, when necessary.
• Be prepared to visit factories including international travel, independently or with a co-worker.
• Awareness of all factory shipment dates.
• Communicate any fit updates to ecomm team, so they can update the product description on site.
This will hopefully prevent any unnecessary returns.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Luxury mindset with commercial awareness.
• Collaborative, non- political approach • Appropriate qualification in apparel sector or equivalent work experience • Experience working with global apparel brands • Excellent garment construction and engineering skills.
• Ability to measure and grade to a high standard.
• Sound understanding of fabrics and testing methods.
• Knowledge of pattern making essential • Demonstrate a pro-active approach to problem solving • Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities • Strong commercial awareness with an ability to identify risk and confidently provide solutions • Experience in a fast-paced environment • Extensive knowledge of Excel & PLM • Hands on approach.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of PLM is advantageous You have… • 1-2 years Garment Technologist experience.
• Factory experience • Pattern cutting skills • Excellent garment construction knowledge • Excellent communication skills You might have… • Sportswear or branded apparel experience.
• Knowledge and passion for sustainability.
• Experience & understanding of garment/fabric test reports.
We would ideally like you to … • Be flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities • Own the role and make things happen.
• Strong commercial awareness with an ability to identify product risk and confidently provide solutions • Experience in a fast-paced environment • Be comfortable with change.
• Love Product!
Benefits • 25 x days holiday per year • Company bonus scheme • Staff discount • Onsite gym