Responsibilities

• To manage the Technical Design process and to work with the Designer, Pre Production, Merchants, QA/QC and Vendors, taking responsibility for the technical development of new styles and the application of all quality standards relating to fit and construction.

• Work with the Design department, Pre Production team, Merchants, Production team and Vendors, to establish and apply through the management of the Design Technologists, standards of fit and construction
• Manage the production of technical specification packages to communicate requirements for fit and construction from concept through to bulk production.
• Ensure that products are developed consistent with the established fit and quality standards, manufacturer’s capabilities and cost specifications
• Assess and appraise the sampling and pre-production capability of vendors within the technical development process, identifying areas of weakness and agreeing on programs of continuous improvement
• Provide technical training to the business including advice and support on all issues regarding garment fit and construction
• Initiate technical development in fit and construction to identify possible first to market opportunities
• Maintain a technical education of the latest techniques and methods available to the clothing industry
• Develop and apply effective systems of quality management, both internally and with vendors, to support the development process and assure final product quality
• Responsible for managing the adherence of the time and action calendars during the pre-production process
• Train and develop associates to increase their skill levels
• Act as a positive, supportive partner, consistently demonstrating our shared values and high standards

Requirements

• A technical education in garment fit and construction to degree level or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of technical experience in intimate wear preferably in Bra, gained while working within either the textile industry, or in a retail environment
• 4 years’ experience in team and process management
• Practical experience of patternmaking and garment construction for bulk production
• An understanding and preferably 3-5 years’ experience using computer specification package (PDM)
• Practical experience of applying proven techniques of quality assurance within the clothing industry

Interested candidates please send your resume to talents@mast.com

Candidates not invited for interview within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal information will be treated as confidential and be used for recruitment purpose only.