Key Responsibilities    

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Ensure that internal processes and quality standards are aligned with the Retail Division
• Align with the Merchandise and Production department to ensure that garments are costed and made in the most production friendly way
• Ensure that standards for construction are created and adhered to
• Ensure a Block Library is created and maintained
•  Responsible that all technical information required for garment production, is correct and resolving any issues that may arise
• Responsible for systems and procedures to be implemented as well as training and support to all staff

SYSTEMS & PROCESSES

• Effectively and efficiently manages the team to ensure budgeted outputs are achieved
• Ability to put corrective action plans in place and/or revise processes if the above are not achieved
• Work closely with the Merchandise and Production Team, to plan the flow through the department and ensure deadline dates are met
• Accurately records sample briefs received from the Merchandising Team
• Accurately records when samples are either Fit or PP approved
• Demonstrates an understanding of the merchandise related computer system Sync
• Update allocated Sync tasks timeously
• Ensure machinery and equipment is maintained and in good working order

Qualifications and Experience    

• QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Clothing Design/Pattern making
• Pattern Technology (Gerber/Lectra), Grading and Marker making

COMPUTER LITERACY:

• Good Excel skills to generate reports
• Minimum 5 – 8 years exsperience in a similar role
• Strong Garment Construction Knowledge
• Multiple product type knowledge and construction methods
• Good understanding of garment manufacturing processes as well as garment finishing processes
• Basic awareness of fabric shrinkage/reactions and how this relates to pattern making and final end product