Are you an experienced Garment Technician or Product Developer seeking a dynamic role within a premium womenswear brand? This is your chance to join a company that is not only a leader in its field but is also experiencing an exciting period of growth. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to work closely with Senior Management and Design Teams, managing the entire development process for contemporary womenswear.
Senior Product Developer / Garment Tech - Premium WW - Role Responsibilities:
- Oversee the development and approval process for new styles, fabrics, components, and trims.
- Ensure brand quality standards and supplier compliance through rigorous testing.
- Develop commercially viable and high-quality ranges for a global audience.
- Manage approvals for sampling, fabrics, trims, lab dips, and garment testing.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Negotiate costs, maintain target prices, and enhance margins.
- Create and compile technical packs with detailed construction and manufacturing information.
- Lead fit sessions and provide feedback to suppliers.
- Update the Critical Path daily, ensuring adherence to all deadlines.
- Research and develop new products, fabric innovations, and manufacturing processes
Senior Product Developer / Garment Tech - Premium WW - Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in a similar Product Development or Garment Technician role, ideally within premium womenswear.
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabric attributes, quality, and testing.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Highly organised and process-driven.
- Self-motivated and a team player.
- Strong organisational and numeracy skills.
Please send your CV to k.barksby@peoplemarketing.co.uk. If the e mail address is not displayed in this advert, then please contact People Marketing directly on 0115 922 3335, quoting the job reference number, and we shall supply you with the correct address.
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