Sahara - the fashion company with a difference, is seeking a Senior Garment Technologist and Quality Controller to join their expanding production team at their London HQ. The successful candidate will be responsible for the fit, finish and quality of all products fabricated under the label, ensuring that the exceptionally high standards for which the brand is known are upheld. This pivotal role connects the Design & Production teams, so excellent communication and exacting attention to detail is key, coupled with an understanding of relaxed, soft, casual dressing. Visiting our UK factories on a regular basis, and occasionally overseas, you will use your knowledge and experience to monitor and improve quality.CORE RESPONSIBILITIESWorking collaboratively between the Head of Production, Pattern Cutter and in house designers, your list of responsibilities, whilst not exhaustive includes:Responsible for the quality, fit, finish & legal compliance of Sahara products, presenting and implementing improvements where requiredResponsible for the fit of garments in all Saharas product ranges from the 1st proto through to gold seal and production control50% percent of Saharas product is made in the UK, regular visits to our London based factories are required, to assist, monitor and resolve any production issuesAligning the fit across the Sahara range; using fit models to ensure consistently fitting garments across all stylesWorking alongside our Pattern Cutter making sure fit reviews are carried out across the full Sahara range and benchmarking against our competitorsRunning fit meetings and relaying clear & concise fit comments to all fabricatorsMeasuring samples, creating, amending and updating fully graded specs and providing technical drawings/diagrams where necessaryHave a thorough understanding of grading, with the ability to check and approve graded patterns before sending to fabricators in conjunction with the Patter CutterChecking gold seal samples are fit for production and ensure our fabricators have all necessary information to deliver an exceptional, aspirational product that will last for years to comeWorking across departments to ensure that all stakeholders are updated on any QA issues or alterations in product finish and/or designYou will be the main contact for all returns and/or rejected garments from the retail, wholesale or warehouse divisions. The garment tech ensures follow up action is taken and all stakeholders are informedSpot-checking production by making store and warehouse visits to ensure an exceptional finish and standard is upheldOrganising Production visits to our Flagship store once a month to critically review product with the Head of Design and Head of Production to see how it can be improvedBuild and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, identifying potential risks and opportunities in the supply chain and driving improvement initiativesWork closely with Design & Merchandising to establish optimum product value and maintain excellent communication throughoutAS A PERSON YOU WILLBe exacting and passionate about producing exceptional productHave proven experience in a similar brand working with comparable productHave experience of working closely with fabricators, visiting and checking ProductionBe a proactive problem solver with a commercial mindsetBe both positive and logical in your approachBe confident asking questions and challenging the status quo in a quest for excellence Have exceptional attention to detailHave strong computer literacy with a competency in Adobe Illustrator & Ms ExcelBe willing to undertake fresh challenges to help elevate product/brandBe optimistic in your outlook and approach challenges positively, taking team members with youBe commercial in your approach and always have the customer in mindStrive for excellence in all areas of your workPossess a critical eye for detail and construction on Samples so amendments can be translated into Final Production GarmentHands on sewing machine experience advantageous for in house sampling or last-minute alterations if necessary.WE OFFERa competitive salarya generous holiday allowancesflexible start and finish times in a friendly officediscretionary annual bonus, where company performance allowsaccess to exclusive perks and discounts via PerkboxSahara is passionate about working with great people & building inspirational, creative teams. We know how important it is to enjoy your working day, we have beautiful offices with an abundance of natural light. We promote a friendly, non-corporate environment at our HQ; we are passionate and hard-working and enjoy socialising both in and out of the office.
Job Title
Senior Garment Technologist (Quality Controller)