Ladies Garment Technologist

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About the role

We are recruiting for a Ladies Garment Technologist to implement the Technical Services strategy of reducing returns & facilitate the roll-out of Agile Trading aligning to the business strategy. Working across departments goes without saying ensuring consistent fit & quality providing product excellent value for money.

Key Responsibilities -

• Responsible for all aspects of quality for agreed product type including associated testing & labelling requirements.

• Lead fit sessions, write fit comments & liaise with Matalan supply base.

• Update graded size charts / keep Matalan Pattern Library up to date ensuring fit consistency across product ranges.

• Organise document & analyse wearer trials & fit reviews

• Attend product sign off meetings or relevant post collaborative meeting

• Read & advise on test report failures & ensure product performance requirements are established. Stay informed on product safety & legislation

• 3D fitting process where applicable along with continuous monitoring for improvements

• Regular participation in running returns reports & reading customer reviews implementing trackable improvements to reduce dept KPI

• Regular store visits documented & reported

• To take responsibility & accountability for actions and have a willingness to learn

About You

• Relevant qualification in clothing technology or equivalent level
• Experience of fitting garments, pattern grading & amending within a manufacturing or retailing environment minimum of 3 years.
• Skills in communication, problem solving, organised & be able to work confidently to deadlines & have the ability to work alone as well as in a team.
• Must be able and have a willingness to support other departments during peak times.
• PC literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office packages is essential. Experience of relevant PLM soft wear is preferable

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business