Apparel Product Developer / Garment Technologist

Manchester, Lancashire
Cast UK Limited

Apparel Product Developer
Greater Manchester
£25,000 – £27,000 + Benefits

Role Profile
Our client is a very well established retail business who is looking to expand their ‘own brand’ design team. The successful candidate will have experience working within the Highstreet fashion industry. Reporting to the Senior Developer, this role gives a great opportunity to progress within a rapidly expanding business where development opportunities are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Analysing technical issues and sending clear and concise comments to suppliers, whilst processing samples in a timely manner.
• Testing and analysing product performance, fabric and garment testing and quality control
• Review inspection reports for pass or fail with any critical production issues to be passed on to Brand Manager/Buyer.
• Confidently manages and supports Design Handovers
• Liaise with over-sea suppliers and travel for productions and development trips (may include nights or weekend work)
• Liaising with Design and Buying team to offer technical guidance on new product development
• Support with looking over own brand returns for brands responsible for and responsible to log external bulk QC Checks from factory
• Ensure consistent high levels of Quality are achieved
• Confidently manage and support Design Handovers
• Working to Critical time paths to ensure that the development is smooth and factory is working to dates agreed.
• Ensure all cost prices are applied and any potential issues are highlighted to Merchandising.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience working in fashion for a High Street Retailer
• Able to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all levels
• Exceptional eye for detail
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and working environments
• Must be a good problem solver with the ability to think outside the box

Remuneration
£25,000 – £27,000 + Benefits

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