Garment Technologist

Alsico UK is part of the Alsico family of companies, a third generation privately owned Belgium business founded in 1934, today we employ over 8000 people and dispatch over 18 million garments a year. The Alsico group is the largest purchaser of workwear fabrics in Europe.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Supporting the Senior Garment Technologist and the product development team in the creation and progress of all Alsico products. Creating and organising garment specifications and samples to meet critical path and customer deadlines. Ensuring that garment specifications are generated correctly and accurately to ultimately improve sample accuracy and specification queries.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Garment Technologist is responsible for the following areas:

• Sample Development
• Creating and sending technical packs to relevant factories for all new styles
• Management and requesting of all sampling for all product groups utilising full supply base resources
• Approval and quality validation of White/Bronze, Silver, Gold samples and Bulk production
• Ensuring samples are right first time and on time
• Specification Development
• Efficient build of all product specifications
• Population of BOMS
• Producing technical drawings for garment specifications
• Resolving queries and amending relevant specifications of existing product
• Improving the consistency of specifications and terminology
• Product Development
• Attending fit sessions for all new product development
• Visiting overseas factories to review new product development

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Achievement of all assigned critical path dates
• Improving sample turnarounds
• Accuracy of specifications and samples

REPORTING LINES

The position reports directly to the Senior Garment Technologist.

KEY REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Experience within a garment technology or product development role essential
• Relevant qualifications and degree preferred
• Self-motivated, committed and interested in their work
• Excellent product technical ability and an understanding of garment construction
• Good eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and manage your own time
• Excellent IT and Adobe skills including Illustrator
• Critical path management experience
• Working well within a team
• Adobe Illustrator skills beneficial
• Ability to travel independently within the U
• UK and overseas

* We are accepting applications from those who can provide current right to work in the UK. We are not looking to sponsor candidates at this time*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: In person