Vogue Sourcing UK
Garment Technologist
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Vogue Sourcing is an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic global fashion supplier, with offices around the world. We are looking for a talented Garment Tech to join our team in Manchester or Leicester.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Liaising with designers, and adapting designs to suit production methods
- Working closely with Suppliers and Offshore Teams
- Creating Workbooks for styles
- Overseeing fittings of first samples, Grades. PP samples and Gold Seals
- Attending Fit sessions with Customers
- Update Workbooks after Fit Sessions with Clear instructions and pictures if needed to make amendments
- Undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product
- Responding to product queries, including complaints, from wholesalers and customers.
- Making sure garments can be produced within budget
- Internally Fitting Womens, Ladies and Childrenswear samples on stand and update Workbooks before attending Fit Session with Next Techs
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ABOUT YOU:
- An understanding of manufacturing, textiles and garment construction is essential
- Ability to work alone as well as in a team
- Able to work under tight deadlines and cope with pressure
- Have a keen interest in fashion and textiles
- Demonstrate an understanding of pattern cutting, construction and manufacturing techniques
- Technical knowledge gained preferably within fast paced commercial or supplier environment
- Flexible approach to be able to adjust to the constantly changing needs of the business.
- Ability to convey technical information clearly in layman’s terms
- Exceptional eye for technical detail to consistently ensure the correct documentation is used and followed
- Applied technical knowledge of fabrics and threads
- Highly organised with good prioritisation skills
- Confident and clear communication skills; both verbal and written to work productively alongside other Product teams and external suppliers
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OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Flexible working opportunity
- Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service)
- Enhanced maternity pay
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Buying and selling holiday scheme
- Birthday day off
- Sample Sales
- Opportunity to travel
- Pension scheme
- Sample sales
- Bike2work scheme
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