Garment Technical Manager
£65,000 - £70,000
Watford, Herts
Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm
My client is a subsidiary of a global manufacturing and sourcingclothing / fashion organisation. They are a trusted partner for leading retailers in the UK & beyond.
Recruiting a Garment Technical Manager, a background isladies fashion is essential, and experience across multi – fashion categories isdesired. This role reports to the Technical Director.
Responsibilities include:
Product Development & Technical Oversight
*Manage the technical developmentof garments from concept to production, including multi-product lines forladies, mens and kids apparel
*Work closely with Internal andregional design and fabric teams to ensure tech packs, fabrics and trims meetcustomer requirements
*Create and maintain a block diaryfor design teams to ensure accurate size chats
*Identify and address any Design RiskAssessments early in development stage, ensuring non compliant samples are notsent
*Oversee the transition of garmentorder placement functions to regional teams
Collaborate with Design, Sales andFabric teams to ensure all products are developed and delivered on time
*Communicate with Sales team abouttechnical limitations
*Initiate and lead regional virtual meetings
*Liaise regularly with theTechnical Director to provide updates on development progress, technical issuesand production timelines
Quality Control & Compliance
*Ensure all garments meet qualitystandards and regulations
*Oversee product testing andfabric performance
Vendor Management
*Collaborate with regional sampling teams and manufacturers to ensuregarments are technically feasible
*Conduct factory visites (virtually or in person ) to assess vendor capabilites
Sustainability:
*Working with the fabric team and design teams to identify and implementsustainable fabrications and trims