Our client is manufacturer of owned lingerie brands recruiting for a new addition to their Team, for a Fit Technologist.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for product, and have fit experience from within a similar garment technical role.  We are open to applicants from a design background who have a technical background, and looking to develop new skills. 

Lingerie Fit Technologist – The Job Description

• Responsible for technical fit of lingerie ranges for the brands from design concept to bulk production
• Organise, attend and manage fit meetings
• Work closely with Design to engineer new products, advise on commerciality and to identify, resolve potential risk/issues and ensure end product is fit for purpose
• Create and work on concept fit patterns when required 
• Communicate clear fit and pattern amendments to the factory through documents and photographs to achieve fit requirements and critical path deadlines
• Create and maintain workbooks
• Liaise with factories on all technical fit and quality issues

Lingerie Fit Technologist – The Person Specification

• Ideal experience within a similar lingerie, swim or intimate apparel garment or fit technologist position (min. 3years)
• Good understanding/knowledge of lingerie fit requirements and how to implement these through the fit process
• Understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes
• A knowledge of pattern cutting and grading (computerised / manual systems)
• Effective communication skills both written and oral.
• Good working knowledge of email and Microsoft  Office Suite.
• Be able to work unsupervised in an accurate, methodical and organised manner with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Confident, team player, flexible.
• Well organised, ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Able to travel offshore as required