Leicester
Our client is open to Full-Time, Part-Time or Freelance would be (min 3 days a week on site)
Our client is open to taking on a Junior (Graduate Level) 1-2 years exp.
Or a Senior 4-5 years exp.
Job Description
Our client are seeking a Garment tech with skills in pattern grading to join their team in Leicester. You will play a key part in the growth of sealing and grading styles. The ideal candidate will be technically skilled in pattern grading. You will work with other garment techs and the customers tech team with the on-site factory manager and production team in china.
Key Responsibilities
Grading of patterns/ creating and adapting blocks
Customer fit sessions by TeamViewer
Advising customers on garment sizing when issues.
Ensuring designs are fit for production before sealed for grades
3+ years proven experience within a similar role
Garment construction knowledge including fit and function of garment
Good communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment juggling multiple projects simultaneously
Be adaptive to changing priorities
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Creative thinker
Calm under pressure
Self-motivated
Vetigraph experience
Experience of working with stretch/woven fabrics
Costing experience
Manchester City Centre
Full-Time Office Based
Mat Cover (min 12 months)
Salary in the region of £40k
The objective of this role is to work with the Head of Buying and Merchandising to build relationships with other internal and external departments, understand fully and create business end to end process and to guide the Merchandising team to efficiently maximise commercial opportunities throughout the various brands, through the effective management of inventory, driving sales through improved availability, forecasting and reducing mark down to maximise profit.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Planning and Forecasting:
Partner with the HOM to create a top line Quarterly / Seasonal strategy relating to all KPI’s and communicate to the teams relating to all KPI’s
Provide historical analysis to develop Quarterly / Seasonal Planning Forecasts for departments of responsibility
Create and Collate Total Company Quarterly / Seasonal Range Plans in conjunction with the buyers : review with HOM
Create seasonal markdown planning documents and collate total departments proposals for review with HOM versus Financial targets
Create Quarterly / Seasonal planning packs together with the Buyers
Communicate Quarterly / Seasonal plans to the relevant internal depts. within the wider Business
Build / Maintain relationships with Supplier base.
Ensure all deadlines are met in accordance with the Buying Calendar
Uplift all plans into a WSSI / Stock mon and manage the OTB / Phasing of stock to optimise profitability.
Trading:
Provide weekly summary of key performance indicators within departments of responsibility and the wider business, relating to sales, stock, profit, versus budget and last year.
Provide weekly trading actions to optimise department sales and margin.
Key contact for all analysis relating to departments of responsibility
Maintain Weekly Stock Sales and Intake forecasts via the stock mon
Manage intake flow into business to hit monthly forecasts, drive sales and minimise risks and communicate to DC for short term work flow planning and longer term budgeting
Work with the team to control warehouse inventory levels and action call offs as appropriate
Provide analysis and summary of Markdown and Promotional activity for departments of responsibility and wider business
Responsible for ensuring that mark downs are on the system in line with the mark down calendar
Interact with other internal teams to improve performance and drive best practices
Key contact for merchandise reporting and all aspects of merchandising processes and system use
Team:
Ensure the team are all focused and working towards a shared goal.
Use the Grading system and the PDP’s to encourage and support all members of the team to maximise their potential
Conduct annual appraisals and set clear Objectives that feed into the business Strategy
Arrange and facilitate regular one to one review meetings with the team to support them with their PDP and Objectives
Recruit Junior members of the team
Congratulate Success
Essential Skills and Experience:
Advanced planning and analytical skills, including computer skills.
Effective coaching and mentoring skills
Specific experience in fashion retail merchandising preferably within multi-brand environment
Proactive and a Compelling role model
Good judgement and decision making skills
Confidence in suggesting calculated risks
Strong customer awareness and understanding
Passionate about product, strong market and brand awareness
Discreet, professional and well spoken, with excellent communication skills
Exceptionally organised, methodical and efficient.
Central Manchester
Full-time Office Based.
Salary approx £27k-£29k
Branded Fashion
Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Merchandiser to join there team in driving commercial success across our product categories. This role will focus on managing sales performance, monitoring stock levels, and assisting with the implementation of effective stock strategies to optimise product availability and profitability.
Sales Analysis & Reporting
Monitor daily, weekly, and seasonal sales performance.
Support in producing regular sales reports and identifying trends or issues in trading.
Assist with forecasting demand based on historical data and market insights.
Stock Management
Track and manage stock levels to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time.
Monitor stock availability across all channels and flag potential risks such as overstocking or sell-out.
Liaise with logistics, planning, and buying teams to ensure smooth stock flow and timely replenishment.
Range Planning & Product Lifecycle
Support in the creation and management of range plans and product performance reviews.
Assist in managing intake plans, critical path timelines, and product launches.
Work closely with the Buying team on product allocations, rebuys, and markdown planning.
System & Data Management
Maintain product and stock data in internal systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Track stock movement and performance.
Team Support & Communication
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Buying, Supply Chain, and Marketing.
Attend trading meetings.
Support with ad hoc analysis, projects, and seasonal planning activity.
Approx 2/3 years experience
Salary c£28k dependant on experience
South Manchester
Our client is looking for a junior garment technologist min 2-3 years experience.
Jersey wear experience preferred to assist the senior technologist
Measuring/ checking of garments fits , sealers, production samples.
Liaising with the factory with queries
Uploading measurements onto the customer systems.
Liaising with the customer on a daily basis.
Liaising with the factory with customer feedback, sealing comments / graded specs etc.
Updating any internal paperwork with submission/approval dates.
This role would suit a junior looking to gain experience within a fast paced and very friendly environment.
Central Manchester
Office based
Salary upto £32k DOE
We can go higher on salary for a more experienced candidate
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Garment Technologist to join their Team. This is a busy role and would suit someone looking to develop within a dynamic and growing wholesale clothing company. We are very looking for a candidate who will develop and grow within our existing experienced team.
Main duties/responsibilities:
Working on the following stock ranges:
Mens / Boys – Autumn / Winter and Spring / Summer – Outerwear
Jackets
Mens / Boys Footwear
Assisting with other product categories; Denim / shorts / trousers, as well as looking after customer accounts
Working closely with merchandiser/ design teams, as well as our Product development manager on the menswear Department.
Creating development specs at the beginning of each season from original samples or CADS
Measuring samples at first fit / PP / production sample stages
Conducting, lead and own, live in house fit session
Sending comprehensive clear fit comments and amended specs to the
factories, supported with clear diagrams if needed. Liaising with them on a
daily basis.
Prioritise & balance workload to ensure shipment dates of product are met in
a timely order.
Responsible for your own fit comments / pattern solutions and advice to
factories to maintain a good quality/ standard.
Advise factory of basic test requirements per style ie Base / bulk / zip tests.
Progression and training on chemical testing requirements
Checking & approving Care label layouts , reading test reports
Action in house wash tests if necessary
Assessing bulk inspection reports from our China office which come through on a weekly basis. Assisting the merch team with checking factory’s final packing lists, packaging and barcode details
Giving commercial decisions on bulk quality issues
UK warehouse checks on orders if & when needed ( Location is in East
Manchester )
Skills required
Good all round admin skills
Microsoft office experience
Organised
Accurate with their work
Enthusiastic to learn,
Must be able to work well within a team environment
Previous experience within a similar environment is essential