Garment Technologist

An Established Ladieswear Manufacturer in the St Albans area is looking for a Garment Technologist to join their team. Main Responsibilities * Attending customers fit sessions, company car provided * Amending paper patterns according to fit comments * Ensure fit and sizing is to customers requirements * Ensure fit samples are correct for fit, make, fabric * Maintain grading and sizing rules for each garment type. * Complete customer workbooks which comprise of full product details, fit comments & photos, these are submitted to customers prior to each fit. * Ensure all technical specs are clear and all measurement requests are consistent with the standard measurements. * Pre-fit all samples in house & prior to fitting with customers to ensure they conform to the size specifications, flagging any variances. * Work closely with design team, ensure samples conform to the designer’s vision and are of the correct quality. * Record all fit comments and update tech packs for the factories ensuring amendments are accurately reflected in future samples or production. * Collaborate with the team to solve specific make or construction queries where required. * Review and maintain consistency in sewing rules and discuss with the Production Manager. * Work closely with Gold Seal manager prior to Gold seal samples being sent to customers Essential Skills * Garment Technologist with a minimum of 5 years manual pattern cutting experience essential, candidate needs to be confident, organised, and able to prioritise workload working with on Women's soft separates, (woven & jersey. * Grading is done externally; however, grading knowledge is required * Excellent fabric knowledge across woven and jersey from delicate to structured fabrics including sewing techniques. * Expertise in fitting garments, candidate will be required to advise customers in the fit meetings of the pattern amendments required in order to achieve customers required look. * Collaborative positive team player. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * Experience analysing problems and offering solutions. * Good knowledge of excel required In return, an attractive salary and stable work environment will be offered to the successful Garment Technologist