Garment Technologist - Fixed Term (9-12 months)

Role Purpose

Responsible for delivering and driving consistency in fit and a high standard of quality within all products to the brand standards. Working collaboratively with the production team on product development ensuring product conforms to the construction, finish, performance, and sustainable/ethical requirements to achieve the required aesthetic. Strive to elevate and constantly evaluate product performance and improve quality and fit where possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on product development with the entire Product team to ensure new ideas are risk assessed effectively in order to respect the development CP dates.
• Creating detailed tech packs containing product specifications, fit comments and product performance requirements, ensuring product conformity to our requirements.
• Identifying suitable fabrics, trims and washes in line with Lucy & Yak's sustainability practices.
• Working to the Critical Path maintaining deadlines effectively and highlighting any risk to dates throughout the season.
• Attending all fit meetings, documenting fit comments accordingly. Sharing clear fit and construction comments/requirements on Initial, Red, Black and Gold seal within the tech pack to the India team.
• Ability to anticipate technical problems and offer strong solutions with corrective action plans.
• Analysing product returns, reviews and product faults with the Technical Manager, making recommendations required for product improvement.
• Ensure that all Lucy & Yak products conforms with testing and performance standards utilising the L&Y performance manual.
• Working with Technical Manager to ensure that all Lucy & Yak products have the relevant fabric standard labelling present and TC is received on shipping of orders.
• Approving bulk test reports and care labels.
• Maintaining high quality levels while working towards constant quality improvements - in partnership with our QC team, UK and India product team.
• Communicate always with fluidity and transparency, and collaborate with ease with colleagues in all departments.
• Work closely with the customer happiness team to offer product support ensuring excellent standards of customer satisfaction.
• Complete benchmarking exercises against competitors for quality and fit and sustainability innovations within fabrics, packaging and processes.

Key Skills & Experience

• Profound technical mindset.
• Minimum of 3 years in a Technologists role.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing operations, including pattern cutting skills, grading and marker making.
• Knowledge of product performance and testing is essential.
• Working knowledge of fabrics and garment components and finishes.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about sustainability and circularity.
• Experience of working with overseas factories demonstrating empathy with the constraints and timelines in this regard, showing the ability to communicate effectively.
• The ability to grow and adapt accordingly within a relatively new and constantly changing fast growing business.