My client, a well-known global business with some iconic brands, is looking to hire a confident Garment Tech / Product Developer to join their growing team in Watford. This role involves working across men’s and women’s apparel from initial concept through to bulk.
You would be responsible for completing and briefing detailed tech packs, ensuring the product is produced to the desired quality, selecting blocks & attending fits, as well as managing supplier allocation and production schedules.
This role requires someone from a Sportswear or Streetwear background, comfortable with multi-product.
Garment Tech and Developer - The Role:
- Overseeing all aspects of product development across men's and womenswear.
- Collaborating closely with the design team on commercial development.
- Managing supplier allocation and production schedules.
- Compiling and briefing tech packs, creating measurement charts, grade rules and line lists
- Managing block library and selection.
- Attending fits and giving supplier comments.
- Communicating daily with all suppliers and managing any issues & queries and agreeing FOB prices.
- Managing the CP and key trigger dates such as overview deadlines and tech pack submissions.
- Managing approvals on samples, lab dips, print strike-offs, and embroideries
Garment Tech and Developer - The Person:
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Previous experience in an apparel product development or garment technical role within sportswear or streetwear across both men's and women's is essential.
- Proven experience managing buyer relationships, addressing product-related queries, and following through on feedback.
- Solid technical knowledge of garment construction, with an understanding of pattern cutting.
- A strong background in costing, margin negotiation, and pricing strategy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Please get in touch k.barksby@peoplemarketing.co.uk
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