Me+em
Garment Technologist
Job Description
Job Role: Garment Technologist
Reporting to: Head of Tech
Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London
Contract type: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
About 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:
The Garment Technologist must have technical garment construction fit, testing and grading knowledge, with a love of luxury garments and close attention to detail. The ideal candidate must have experience working across Multiproduct. This team is highly collaborative and therefore you must work well in a fun, friendly team.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the Design Team in the creation of accurate 1st prototype specs and packs for the
Supply Base that is in line with business standards. - To make a positive contribution to fit sessions, proactively offering technical advice to Design
and 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 clear
and understandable language, both written and visual. - To deal with queries from Supply Base and to liaise with the Buyer when supplier suggestions
or requests 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 Manager
where 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 out
Additional Tasks:
- To make regular scheduled visits to the Warehouse, to support & train the team in the
identification of poor quality/ poor manufacture/ customer abuse. - To make regular, scheduled shop visits in line with trends/retailers specified by Design and/
or Buying 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 Path
- Build and maintain good working & professional relationships with head office, store and
warehouse teams. - Department filing
Employee Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
- A day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Pension Scheme
- Group Life and Income Protection Insurances
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Length of Service Award
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Staff uniform for retail employees
- Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
- Annual Volunteer Day
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Real Living Wage Employer
- Employee led committees
- Social events and biannual parties
- Enhanced 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.
opportunities within our company.
Please email dex.moore@meandem.com should you require any adjustments needed to take part in this recruitment process.
Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.