Garment Tech Assistant
Kingston-on-Thames (4 days in office, 1 day from home)
37.5 hours per weekAt 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
Supports the Technical team in the smooth and
commercial delivery of the Crew product range to drive profitable sales
growth. This role supports the
management of the technical process to ensure that the collections, are
developed and created to the standards of Crew clothing in terms of fit,
performance and construction to business timeline, with the brand essence of
the Crew Clothing, and in line with department and business expectations.
Responsibilities
Accountable for
- Assisting the technical team in the fit process from concept to production.
- Assisting the technical team in managing the on time delivery of
all departments and ensuring at least 98 % on time delivery.
- Assisting in the general admin of the technical team in terms of
supplier liaison, filing, sample measuring, sample storage and fit sessions
prep.
Business Goals
- Supports the technical team in the smooth and commercial
delivery of the Crew product range to drive profitable sales growth.
- Supports supplier relationships by communicating team
expectations regularly
- Supports communication with key stakeholders for any product or
process improvements, within the timeline and signed off by the Head of
Technical
- Support the technical team in pack set up each season
- Collate and send samples to DC as directed and when required
- Support Technical team on daily ad hoc duties
- Helps to organise supplier and team meetings.
Technical
- Assist with QC inspections as directed and when required
- Maintain filing system and general administration
- Participate in team and department meetings.
- Carry out competitor shopping reports and presenting findings
when requested by the Technical Manager
- Acts as an ambassador for Crew Technical Team
Supplier Development
- Helps communicate fit / assessment comments to the suppliers
- Working closely with suppliers to ensure test reports and other
key document are submitted and reviewed in line with critical path dates
- Ensures the suppliers understand Crew Technical Standards and
Procedures
Key
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 to 1/2 years experience in same or similar
role.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Excellent computer literacy in Excel /Outlook/Word
- Ability to prioritise and manage a work schedule
whilst working to tight deadlines
- Ability to initiate and build strong relationships
with supplier and other department members
- Ability to work as part of a team, but motivated and
able to work independently.
- Understanding of the product function and critical path
processes.
- Able to work with pace and energy.
- Ability to communicate clearly any quality related
issues to the Product Development team, Head of Product and Head of
Merchandising.
Desirable –
- Desire to learn understanding of garment construction,
the fitting process and production processes.
- Passion for product and keen to learn.
- Positive and solutions orientated.
- Keen to progress within role
What we can offer you:
- Staff Discount
- Uniform allowance
- Pension scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Training and career development
- Supportive and rewarding culture