A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childrenswear Garment Technologist, knowledge of babywear and understanding regulations is essential for this role. My client is a successful supplier to leading retailers and supermarkets in the UK. This role will see you working alongside a great team and reporting into the technical director
Knowledge of working with PLM systems is highly advantageous. Supplier and or retail experience will be considered for this role within children and babywear.

The ideal candidate will need to be used to working in a fast-paced challenging environment for a supplier who can thrive under pressure as well as work autonomously. This role offers stability in a thriving company with an excellent benefits package.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

Responsible for approval of garments and advising on all aspects on fit, construction, and quality related issues.
Attending virtual and in person fit meetings with customers and translating the comments to overseas factories
Creating size specifications and technical packs for issue to factories.
Working closely within internal design, sampling, sales, and merchandising teams, and to develop strong working relationships with customers own technical teams.
Writing fit comments accurately and sending to overseas factories
Liaise regularly with customers regarding fit comments, specs/requirements
Creating production specifications
Communicate all the information to offshore factories.

Person Specification:

Previous experience working for a supplier
Children and babywear experience required and understanding of regulations
Knowledge of working with High Street Multiples/Supermarkets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good understanding of garment construction
Ability to work under pressure and to key deadlines on the Critical Path
Able to give clear concise written comments to factories

Garment Technologist - Childrenswear