Full-Time
Kingston-Upon-ThamesAt Crew Clothing, we believe clothes are about so much more than “just clothes”. Designed with the spirit of the south coast in every stitch, our crossed oars are a mark of timeless British style. These are clothes for life’s best moments.
We believe in collaboration, kindness and creativity, in celebrating our successes and championing our customer at every step of the way. From ’93 to now, people have been at the heart of everything we do. It’s in our name – Crew.
Purpose
of the role
To develop product to Crew’s high quality
which is appropriate for the Crew customer.
To follow garment development from initiation through all stages of
production, working closely with the Design and Buying teams together with the
suppliers to ensure delivery of quality, fit, fabric performance and sizing to
specification.
Responsibilities
Design
- Work closely with the design team to
ensure specification sheets are created and up to date to critical path
for new design packs;
- Understand seasonal strategy, design
vision and customer focus and ensure these compliment the garment tech
focus.
- Develop standardized fits for core styles
and classic pieces;
- Assist design at initial design and proto
with fabric construction and fabric performance knowledge;
- Manage graded size specifications;
- Develop new fits and blocks for coming
ranges and ensure library is maintained, communicated and encourage ease
of use.
Production
- Organize fit meetings liaising with senior
garment technologist and buying team;
- Manage all fit meetings to critical path,
managing time and budgets;
- Provide suppliers with technical data and feedback
on fits, including changes to size charts;
- Work with suppliers to rectify any
possible problems to ensure quality is proactively managed;
- Liaise with suppliers and approve fabric
testing and care label information;
- Monitor and record garments during all
stages of manufacturing, ensuring that they meet the required standards;
- Ensure critical path is adhered to
regarding production and delivery dates and with an awareness of launch
dates.
- Be confident about escalating issues where
product or delivery will be compromised, or dates in jeopardy.
- Manage issues during production quickly
and with commercial judgment;
- Assess suppliers as to quality performance
after the season.
QC
- Completing
QC inspection on all goods delivered into the warehouse for approval
before dispatch to stores to ensure high quality product from suppliers;
- Store
visits to spot check bulk.
Commercial Awareness
- Able to react quickly and solve potential problems
Key
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Detailed understanding of garment
design and production.
- Experience of working with wide
range of garment types, and in diverse manufacturing operations.
- Excellent organisation and
communication skills.
- Confident in leading fit
sessions, with good influencing ability.
- Enjoys working in a fast paced
environment
- Passion for product
- Enjoys working in a team and
self-motivated.
- Able to manage priorities.
- A positive influence
- Able to work communicate across
different teams and functions to achieve joined up delivery.
Desirable
- Significant global
factory/supplier working experience and travel.
- Multi product experience.
What we can offer you:
- Staff Discount
- Uniform allowance
- Pension scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Training and career development
- Supportive and rewarding culture