A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Garment Technologist with proven experience who enjoys the challenge of working across both Womenswear and Menswear to be a part of an extremely fast-growing company that prides itself on delivering high quality design-led products.Key Responsibilities:Managing the and conducting in-house fit sessions balancing speed and quality; owning the fitting process and ensuring trust from Suppliers.Managing the sealing process whilst ensuring samples are processed in a timely mannerManaging and supporting the Garment Tech team encouraging their growth and development.Ensuring that samples conform to the original tech pack/previous fit comments for future seal stagesAnalyse and advise on technical fit issues whilst communicating accurate comments to suppliersLiaising with the Designers, Buyers and Suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development and garment construction. Aiming to reduce time, returns, cost and improving quality.Advising on fabrications for specific size specs at design and sign-off stage prior to sampling whilst supporting in finding new silhouettes for product developmentDevelop any blocks and fits for styles quarterly, in-line with design meetingsOverseeing and implementing the grading and tolerance rules of cross category styles on all size specifications.Effectively liaising with suppliers and working alongside their pattern cutting teamManaging relevant testing, recording & resolving any issues effectively and efficientlyManage the returns and faulty reports on a weekly basis. Analysing the data and resolving/highlighting any quality issues with suppliers and implementing solutionsUndertake audits by spot checking products and reporting on findings.Delivering continuous improvement and creative solutions overseeing compliance long-term across Suppliers. Promoting quality at all times.RequirementsA technically oriented qualification, preferably at degree level, is essential, as is a minimum of 4 years’ experience of a similar role in a fast-paced fashion environmentMulti-product experience; ability to move between product areas with assurance across both Womenswear and MenswearExperience of working directly with factories, and thorough understanding of factory production, including workflow, production control, and equipmentExperience managing peopleComprehensive understanding of both Womenswear and Menswear, fitting and fit issues is essentialPattern-cutting knowledge and practise is very desirable; knowledge of grading and grade rules is essentialThorough understanding of garment construction, fabric technology & testingAble to work both independently and as part of a teamA positive attitude towards challenges and implement solutionsStrong time-management skills; able to prioritise tasks & be flexibleExcellent attention to detailClear concise communication is a must both written and verballyConfident using Outlook and ExcelSalary - Competitive