About the role
Garment Technologist
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to be responsible for the fit and quality of manufacture of seasonal ranges of clothing, in line with critical path deadlines.
What will you be doing?
- Create an accurate size specification for each garment, including a full grade across the required sizes.
- Measure and fit prototype and pre-production samples against each size specification and propose any amendments/improvements to the relevant manufacturer, within critical path deadlines.
- Assess the quality of manufacture of all prototype and pre-production samples and propose any amendments/improvements to the relevant manufacturer, within critical path deadlines.
- Generate a workbook for each garment.
- Manage the movement of gold seal samples around the business and to check stock against gold seal standards, when required.
- Review customer returns, analyse data gathered and recommend actions to be taken to remedy any issues arising.
- Approve supplier submissions for barcodes and care labels.
- Issue wearer trials and act upon any findings, in order to improve the fit and quality of LFC clothing.
- Approve supplier test reports, to ensure all garments meet our requirements.
- Review samples from 3rd party clothing brands, to ensure they meet our requirements.
Who are we looking for?
- Prior experience of working with men’s, women’s, children’s and baby clothing within a global sports or lifestyle brand
- Experience of pattern cutting, grading and the creation of technical specifications
- Experience of working with a global manufacturing supply base
- Knowledge of a diverse range of clothing products and compliance
Why should you apply?
This is a temporary, maternity leave cover for a period of 10 months working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. Your main base will be our Distribution Centre Office in Whiston.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.
You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.
At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.
