Product Developer/Garment Technologist - 12 Month Mat Cover

JJH talent have partnered with this beautiful premium womenswear brand to help them in their search for a Product Developer/Garment Technologist to cover a 12-month maternity contract.  Whilst they specialize in multi-products, including knitwear and tailoring, this role will be covering their dresses and soft separates area.

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Product Developer/Garment Technologist to join the product team of this high-profile premium womenswear fashion brand. The right candidate will successfully manage a crucial part of the product development chain, and be an important part of a small, dynamic and fast-growing team based in London.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the product development process for most styles from factory hand over sample to pre shipment approval
• Responsible for smooth and clear inhouse to factory sample communication: from receiving detailed handovers internally to ensuring each sample stage is signed off on time
• Schedule and lead sample handover meetings with suppliers at the start of each collection launch and manage all monthly meetings with suppliers to follow up on queries
• Create, update and maintain all tech packs, BOMs and production measurement charts
• Serve as the primary point of contact with suppliers for all factory sample comments
• Build and maintain supplier relationships whilst ensuring our product is of the highest quality Liaise with the pattern cutters regarding any technical construction or pattern query
• Work with our pattern cutters and machinist to ensure mockups and sample amendments are completed and signed off on time.
• Prepare the room for weekly fittings getting all samples ready, ordered by pattern cutter etc Ensure detailed and clear notes are taken during weekly fittings
• Update the PLM after fittings with all fit photographs
• Ensure the fit room and sample rails remain tidy and organised at all times with every sample in the correct location
• Review quality of old season toiles and development samples.
• Prepare and pack up for future sample sales.
• Measure and visual check all factory samples, log their arrive, update measurements and prepare the PLM ready for fit sessions
• Chase Suppliers for final bulk grade sets. Review, approve & update on the PLM
• Create AQL measurement sheets for our warehouse for each style after PP approved into production
• Responsible for handing over approved PSS (approved development samples) to Marketing for photoshoots and informing logistics PSS can be booked in

The Ideal Candidate’s will have:

• Over 4 years experience working in Product Development and Garment Technology within the fashion industry
• Experience in managing 3rd party suppliers and stakeholders
• Strong technical understanding
• Strong correspondence skills
• Experience working with factories in the Far East & Europe
• Professional, highly motivated, hardworking and flexible, comfortable with change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent at planning, organising and prioritising workload
• Strong computer skills
• Works well under pressure

For more details, please contact Jodie Howell

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