OLE FASHION LIMITED
Graduate / Assistant / Junior Garment Technologist
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Location: Salford Quays, Manchester
Full Time | Hybrid Working (4 days office, 1 day home) | Free Onsite Parking
About OLE
OLE is a fast-growing fashion supplier working with leading retailers across the US, UK and Europe. Despite being only two years old, we have already built a strong reputation for delivering quality products across womenswear, menswear and childrenswear.
We are an ambitious business with ambitious people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals who want to develop their careers quickly and become part of our future success.
If you're looking for a role where you can learn fast, take responsibility early and gain exposure across multiple product categories, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Graduate, Assistant or Junior Garment Technologist to join our Technical team in Salford Quays.
This opportunity is suitable for:
Graduate / Assistant Garment Technologist
- Recent graduates in Fashion, Garment Technology, Textile Technology or a related discipline.
- Candidates who have completed a placement year, internship, sandwich year or relevant work experience within a garment technology, quality, product development or supplier environment.
Junior Garment Technologist
- Candidates with approximately 2 years' experience in a Garment Technologist role looking to further develop their technical expertise and progress their career.
You will work closely with our Garment Technologists and Senior Technical Manager, supporting product development and approvals across multiple product categories including:
- Denim
- Jersey
- Knitwear
- Tailoring
- Woven products
- Childrenswear
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle whilst developing the technical skills required to progress within a growing Technical team.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Fit
- Attend garment fittings and record fit comments.
- Assist with garment measurements and specification reviews.
- Support the creation and communication of technical comments to overseas factories.
- Learn to assess garment construction, fit and quality standards.
- Review development, fit, pre-production and production samples.
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Sample & Critical Path Management
- Track development, fit, pre-production and production samples.
- Maintain sample logs and organise sample storage.
- Monitor critical path deadlines and follow up outstanding actions.
- Support sample approvals within customer deadlines.
Testing & Compliance
- Review laboratory test reports and update testing trackers.
- Support care label approvals and compliance documentation.
- Assist with product safety and regulatory requirements.
- Help ensure products meet customer standards and quality expectations.
Technical Administration
- Upload and maintain technical documentation.
- Ensure fit comments, specifications and approvals are accurately recorded.
- Maintain technical trackers and reporting documents.
- Support customer submission packs and technical reporting.
Communication & Team Support
- Liaise with overseas factories, suppliers and internal departments.
- Support technical communication on product development and quality matters.
- Assist with day-to-day technical team administration.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and technical initiatives.
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
Graduate / Assistant Garment Technologist
- Degree in Fashion, Garment Technology, Textile Technology or a related subject.
- Strong GCSE grades in English and Maths.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
Junior Garment Technologist
- Degree in Fashion, Garment Technology, Textile Technology or a related subject.
- Approximately 2 years' experience in a Garment Technologist role.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Confidence liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Good understanding of garment construction, fit and quality requirements.
- Strong Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint skills.
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Desirable
- Placement year, internship or relevant industry experience.
- Understanding of garment construction and fit.
- Experience using PLM systems.
- Experience working with overseas suppliers and factories.
- Understanding of garment testing, compliance and product safety requirements.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine interest in garment technology and product quality.
- Is naturally curious and eager to learn.
- Takes ownership of their work.
- Is detail-oriented and highly organised.
- Communicates confidently with colleagues and suppliers.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Adapts quickly to changing priorities.
- Has a strong work ethic and a desire to progress.
- Is ambitious and keen to build a long-term career within the fashion industry.
Why Join OLE?
- Structured training and development programme.
- Exposure to multiple product categories and major international retailers.
- Direct mentorship from experienced Technical professionals.
- Opportunity to learn the full product development lifecycle.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Hybrid working model.
- Free onsite parking.
- Modern Salford Quays location.
Career Progression
At OLE, we actively promote from within and invest in developing our people. Whether joining as a Graduate, Assistant or Junior Garment Technologist, you will receive support, training and development to build your technical expertise and grow your career as the business expands.
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