Junior Garment Technologist

THE ALLSAINTS TEAM

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

THE ROLE

Our Technical Team has an exciting new opportunity for a Junior Garment Technologist to join our team. We are looking for a passionate, hands-on, multi-talented individual who will grow with the company and add value to our team. The position is permanent and there is strong career progression into Garment Technologist for the right candidate.

As an experienced Junior Technologist you will report to the Senior Technologist, whilst building a tight knit relationship with the Design, PD, Buying, Pattern Room Teams and Vendors, to maintain high quality and on brand products.

AllSaints prides itself on our employee’s abilities to collaborate and work collectively, so being a team player is also at the top of our list!

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Work alongside the Design and Product departments to develop products, ensuring the quality standards meet our customers and business expectations
• Maintain and monitor the Production Sealing Tracker to ensure sealing deadline targets are met in line with the Company CP. Communicating any changes to Senior Technical team and Product team
• Analysing test reports and inspection documentation and certification from vendors and third parties, issue care instruction, and take any corrective actions where necessary
• Fitting garments with Design teams to ensure samples meet the correct design aesthetic from initial concept into reality.
• Update tech packs with fit comments and amend specs & grades, update vendors in line with the CP, ensuring the vendors fully understand and apply instructions
• Inspect and measure garments for fit meetings
• Work with the Senior Technologist to risk assess product as part of development process
• Manage approval of shipment samples
• Send out all parcels and ensure courier Tracker is up to date
• Help organise and manage any sample requests from the DC
• Carry out regular quality checks, advise Suppliers on any quality related problems as required
• Analyse customer returns, proactively identify potential problems and propose solutions to Senior Technologist
• Develop good working relationships with our vendor base.
• Liaising across teams and with Vendors to resolve any queries.
• Liaising with the internal teams for customer and product queries
• Support the technical team wherever needed.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role
• A working knowledge of fitting, grading and garment construction
• A good understanding of yarns, fabrics and testing procedures
• Fully understand customer needs and demands and commerciality
• Good interpersonal skills – able to build and manage relationships with colleagues and Vendors. Communication is key at all times.
• A team player who is also capable of working on their own initiative
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
• Someone ambitious who is looking to grow with the company and always striving for improvements in all aspects of the business, is innovative and forward thinking.
• A relevant qualification in Textiles or Fashion at degree or equivalent level
• Computer literate MS Word and Excel.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future