**Experienced Assistant Garment Technologist – Quality Assurance and Sampling Support for a Leading Multi-Channel Retailer**

About Us

At Workwarp, we're a dynamic and innovative multi-channel retailer dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and style to our customers. With a strong presence in the Leeds area, we're committed to providing a seamless shopping experience that exceeds our customers' expectations. As a leading player in the industry, we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success story. If you're passionate about quality assurance, garment technology, and customer satisfaction, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced Assistant Garment Technologist to join our team on a remote basis. As an Assistant Garment Technologist, you'll play a vital role in supporting our QA Manager to ensure that all products produced accurately match the specification and provide a consistent quality and fit to our customer base. You'll be responsible for supporting the end-to-end sampling process, assisting with all technical aspects from development and sampling stages through to production. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for garment technology, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Support multi-product development across our brands, ensuring quality standards are maintained while adhering to Critical Path deadlines.
• Create garment specifications containing accurate information on manufacturing methods, including seam construction, pattern information, fully graded charts, and concise illustrations for all specific product detailing.
• Support QA Manager with garment sealing process, attending CP meetings, and providing support with AQL approvals in line with CP.
• Review proto/fit samples to ensure they conform to tech packs & size charts, making any amendments as required.
• Support QA Manager in approving all Gold Seal samples across Tailoring & Casual ranges, communicating with the Buying Team, factories, and Hartlepool warehouse on any production issues.
• Ensure samples are reviewed in a timely manner and work with all suppliers to ensure size charts & technical specifications are clear & deadlines are adhered to.
• Overseas travel when required, supporting QA Manager to resolve any pre-shipment issues.
• Regular communication with the Buying Team to ensure that new ranges have appropriate size charts & specifications.
• Work with Hartlepool warehouse QA team to ensure they have accurate specifications & details to undertake AQL audits on incoming goods.
• Provide support to ensure that all suppliers adhere to Sedex standards or equivalent.

Profile

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Garment Technologist with a strong background in garment construction and manufacturing knowledge across a range of products. You'll have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude towards challenges and implementing solutions. You'll be able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize and be flexible. A HND/Degree in fashion/textiles and relevant work experience within the garment industry are essential.

Essential Qualifications

• HND/Degree in fashion/textiles.
• Relevant work experience within the garment industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of testing methods and standards.
• Knowledge of appropriate wash-care required for fabrics and finishes.
• Knowledge of environmental/ethical issues relevant to fashion supply chain/sourcing.

Skills and Competencies

• Garment construction and manufacturing knowledge across a range of products.
• Able to assess garment fit and product/design suitability.
• Excellent communication skills/strong team player.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and be flexible.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

We're committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career growth and development. As an Assistant Garment Technologist, you'll have the chance to work with a talented team of professionals, develop your skills and knowledge, and take on new challenges. We offer a range of training and development programs to help you achieve your career goals and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

Work Environment and Company Culture

We're a dynamic and innovative company with a strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and employee well-being. Our remote working policy allows you to work from the comfort of your own home, while our flexible working hours and early finish on Fridays ensure a great work-life balance. We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, where you can thrive and reach your full potential.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, a mix of office and home working (4 office days/1 work from home day), 37.5-hour work week, flexible working hours, progression opportunities, free parking, close to transport links, and an early finish on Fridays. We also offer a range of benefits, including a discount on product and a supportive and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about quality assurance, garment technology, and customer satisfaction, and you're looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you and discuss how you can become a vital part of our success story!

Take the Next Step

Apply now and let's discuss how you can become a vital part of our success story.