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Job Role: Garment Technologist - Denim SpecialistReporting to: Head of TechLocation: Head Office, White City Place, West LondonContract type: Full Time, 37.5 hours per weekAbout Us:ME+EM is one of the UKs fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to- consumer business we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings and stores in London, Edinburgh and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first US stores. At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding. Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure its fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyones hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.About the role:ME+EM are looking for a Denim Garment Technologist with expertise in denim fabrics and garments, offering technical support throughout the design and manufacturing process to ensure alignment with the brands vision. Passionate about luxury garments and meticulous in detail, this role thrives in a highly collaborative, fun, and friendly team environment.Key Responsibilities:To support the Design Team in the creation of accurate 1st prototype specs and packs for theSupply Base that is in line with business standards.To make a positive contribution to fit sessions, proactively offering technical advice to Designand Buying in line with the brands standards & Golden rules.To liaise with the Designer & Buyer where alterations or comments affect price, quantity, or the critical path.To ensure that proto, fit and Gold Seals are to the specifications requested and that the make is in line with the brand standards & Golden Rules.To communicate specifications, amendments, and size charts to the Supply Base in a clearand understandable language, both written and visual.To deal with queries from Supply Base and to liaise with the Buyer when supplier suggestions orrequests affect price or the critical path.To ensure that garments are viable for production from a cost and quality perspective.To regularly consult the critical path to ensure deadlines are met and to inform Line Managerwhere this is not possible.To ensure there is a test report (base) for all cloth/ yarn, interlining, trim, artwork at the proto stage.To ensure the relevant bulk tests & garment testing are requested, ensuring quality and costs are considered.To ensure a wearer trial is conducted on a new fabric, high risk style/ details and action taken accordingly.To visit the supply base when required: to develop and support new suppliers, carry outAdditional Tasks:To make regular scheduled visits to the Warehouse, to support & train the team in theidentification of poor quality/ poor manufacture/ customer abuse.To make regular, scheduled shop visits in line with trends/retailers specified by Design and/orBuying team.To review the monthly quality returns report and take the appropriate action when necessary.To co-ordinate (with the support of the Buying team) and conduct a fit review, per season to ensure the brands fit is correct and consistent.To contribute to the annual evaluation of the Supply Base (SWOT).To prioritize own workload in line with Meetings Schedule and Critical PathBuild and maintain good working & professional relationships with head office, store and warehouse teams.Department filingEmployee Benefits:33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)A day off to celebrate your birthday.Pension SchemeGroup Life and Income Protection InsurancesEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Length of Service AwardRefer a Friend SchemeStaff uniform for retail employeesGenerous Staff and Friends and Family DiscountAnnual Volunteer DayCycle to Work SchemeTech SchemeEye Care VouchersReal Living Wage EmployerEmployee led committeesSocial events and biannual partiesEnhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service. ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.