Trainee Garment Technologist Womenswear Jersey

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Leicester - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Be Brave. Be You. Be NEXT.


Lets talk quality When it comes to UK retail its hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the Technology field - this is the place to learn. To grow. And to thrive.

Our Garment Technologists work hard to ensure the fit and construction of our womenswear is always innovative and our fast-paced Jersey team we react to catwalk trends in real-time meaning youll see the results of your hard work hit the rails quickly. We are pushing the boundaries of digital design and we want you to be part of that journey.

About the Role

Step into a dynamic position where youll be at the heart of the product journey. You will manage a busy workload providing vital technical support to our Product Teams and suppliers to ensure every garment meets our standards. From conducting live fits on models to sending detailed technical comments to suppliers youll ensure our deadlines are hit without ever compromising on quality.

This role is perfect for those who love the fashion pace but want the high-end technical backing. Youll be involved in:

  • 3D Fit & Innovation: Utilising 3D fit technology and your pattern-cutting background to streamline development.
  • Global Insight: An exciting part of the role includes travel to Bangladesh giving you a first-hand understanding of the entire manufacturing process.
  • Trend Reaction: Working on short lead times to bring the latest catwalk inspirations to life in our jersey departments.
  • Quality Control: Monitoring the garment lifecycle from initial sample to the final product delivered to our customers.

About you

We are looking for passion curiosity and enthusiasm - we can teach you the rest! If youre looking for your next challenge and have a passion for Garment Technology we want to hear from you.

  • Educational Background: A degree in Textiles or Apparel is essential.
  • Technical Skills: A strong background in pattern cutting or 3D fitting is highly desirable. While this is a garment tech role a solid understanding of fabrics (especially Jersey) will give you a distinct advantage.
  • Mindset: You thrive in a fast-paced quick-response environment. You are highly organized detail-oriented and able to manage supplier relationships with confidence.
  • Communication: You are an articulate communicator who can translate technical requirements into clear instructions for our global supply base.



Sponsorship

Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: Brave. Be You. Be NEXT.

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DescriptionBe Brave. Be You. Be NEXT.Lets talk quality When it comes to UK retail its hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the Techn...
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You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now po ... View more

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