Garment & Fit Technologist - Northumberland
Location
Cramlington, Northumberland | United Kingdom
Job description
Disturbia is a fast growing, independent UK brand specialising in alternative, subculture led fashion.
We are looking for like-minded individuals who will thrive in an independent, creative role who want to have a vital part in the management and development of the brands digital channels.
Disturbia is committed to building a supportive and inclusive working environment enabling staff to fulfil their personal potential and creativity. We aim to remove unfair and discriminatory practices within the Company and encourage full contribution from our diverse community.
THE ROLE
Responsible for the fit, finish and quality of multi-products fabricated under the label, the Garment and Fit Technologist will ensure that the exceptionally high standards for which the brand is known are upheld.
This pivotal role connects the Design & Production teams, so excellent communication and exacting attention to detail is key. You will use your knowledge and experience to monitor and improve fit and quality, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving along the way.
An understanding of tailoring, woven and jersey casualwear, true knitwear and denim is preferable.
This is the perfect opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual with a track record of success, looking to further their career. You will make up part of a UK-based company with a global mindset, striving for our online community to be a place of total inclusivity, as well as a movement of people who dress, think and act outside the box of normalcy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working collaboratively between internal departments and overseas suppliers
- Being responsible for the quality, fit, finish & legal compliance of products, presenting and implementing improvements where required
- Responsible for the fit of garments in all product ranges from the 1st proto through to gold seal and associated production control
- Aligning fit across the range; using fit models to ensure consistency across garment-types
- Ensure fit reviews are carried out across the full range and benchmarking against our competitors
- Lead fit session and relay clear & concise comments
- Create fully graded specs and provide technical drawings and diagrams where necessary
- Have a thorough understanding of grading, with the ability to check and approve graded patterns, using these as a basis on which to approve production
- Checking Production Samples are correct for bulk production, ensuring the products are ‘fit for purpose’
- Working across departments to ensure any QA/Technical issues are resolved in a timely manner
- Create and agree any CAPA reports where product failure has occurred
- You will be the main contact for all returns and/or rejected garments
- Spot-checking production by stock request in from warehouse or warehouse visits to ensure an exceptional finish and standard is upheld
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, identifying potential risks and opportunities in the supply chain and driving improvement initiatives
- Work closely with Design & Merchandising to establish optimum product value and maintain excellent communication throughout
- Review fabric test reports to ensure compliance is followed
THE PERSON
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for what Disturbia is aiming to achieve as an organisation and the ability to be decisive, open, and specific, whilst promoting acceptance, inclusion, and respect.
They should be dynamic in their approach as they will need to react quickly to ever changing environments.
Finally, they will be charismatic and confident, happy interacting with different audiences and peers.
SKILL & EXPERIENCE:
- Be exacting and passionate about producing exceptional product
- Minimum of 5 years' proven experience working in a comparable role or environment
- Experience working closely with factories, visiting and checking Production
- A proactive problem solver with a commercial mindset
- Both positive and logical in your approach, working well to tight deadlines
- Confident asking questions and challenging the status quo in a quest for excellence
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong computer literacy with a competency in Adobe Illustrator & Ms Excel
- Willing to undertake fresh challenges to help elevate product/brand
- Optimistic in your outlook and approach challenges positively, taking team members with you
- Commercial in your approach and always have the customer in mind
- Strive for excellence in all areas of your work
- Possess a critical eye for detail and construction on Samples so amendments can be translated into Final Production Garment
- Occasional travel may be required to our London studio and overseas facilities
BENEFITS
So, why join Disturbia?
Along with our excellent attitude and our great team spirit, we regularly reward our team members for their outstanding work ethic.
We also offer:
- Competitive Salary, subject to skills and experience, with potential bonus and paid overtime
- Annual leave base starting at 23 days per year (+ bank holidays), plus Birthday off work, and ability to accrue holidays with each years’ service
- Free Parking
- Generous staff allowance and discount
- Free fresh fruit, snacks, and drinks in office
- Individual social fund
- Bi-Annual Paid team outings
- Regular pay reviews
- Performance bonus
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