Garment Technologist

Business Area:
Merchandising

Workplace Type:
On-site

Location - Town / City:
Cape Town

Job Description:
At Truworths, you'll find a dynamic business environment where our staff is constantly challenged to reinvent the way we do business in order to keep us at the forefront of the South African fashion industry. Take a walk through our stores or offices and you'll encounter an infectious love of fashion and a tangible will to succeed among the people who make up our business – both of which are key to keeping us at least one step ahead of the competition. Show your innovative side and work closely with the Buying team and serve as a technical designer to ensure designs are able to be mass produced.

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities: • Lead fit sessions from initial sample through to final production. • Ensuring clear and concise fit comments are communicated to suppliers or factories. • Work closely with the Buying team to support the fit development process from a technical perspective. • Involvement in the onboarding and mentoring of new suppliers regarding technical standards. • Management of the supply base; developing suppliers to become strategic partners to the Truworths brand. • To have an understanding of current regulations, legislation and standards relating to all aspects of clothing manufacture.

Qualifications and Experience:
Experience / Knowledge: • Three or more years in a similar position advantageous. • Manufacturing / Pattern making background advantageous. • Some exposure to Men’s Formal and Casual Wear advantageous. • Solid garment manufacturing knowledge. • Solid clothing raw materials. • Be able to manage wearer trials with the aim of improving fit and grading. • Manage workload in an organized and timely manner. • Involvement in the drafting and implementation of QA standards manuals. • Handle quality queries with suppliers and customers. • Ability to evaluate suppliers’ manufacturing facilities and report on findings. • Ability to travel to overseas suppliers.

Competencies:
Technical & Professional • Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and quality management systems • Working knowledge of patterns and grading • Sound AQL knowledge • High attention to detail and accuracy Behavioural • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to clearly communicate quality issues using reports and photographs • Solution-driven, proactive problem solver • Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations constructively • Self-motivated and able to work independently • Service-oriented and results-driven • Effective team player with high energy and drive • Able to give and receive constructive feedback