Job Openings Garment Technologist (3 days per week)

About the job Garment Technologist (3 days per week)

THE MISSION

NAMED COLLECTIVE was launched with a clear mission: to redefine streetwear for a new generation. A brand, a community, a revolution call it what you want - just make sure you don't sleep on it.

We're a community before brand - dialogue, innovation, and genuine connection are the essence of NAMED COLLECTIVE. Together with our fiercely supportive community, we're co-creating streetwear for today and the future - a guiding light for those who refuse to blend in.

NAMED COLLECTIVE has over 1.5m highly engaged community members and customers on our socials and has already generated profitable 15x growth over the past 4 years. We're only scratching the surface of whats possible for the brand internationally, with 35% of sales in the UK, 35% in the USA, and 30% across the rest of the world from our one eCommerce store.


FOR THE COLLECTIVE

  • Competitive salary;

  • Generous team discount;

  • Best friend + family discount;

  • 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays) pro rata;

  • Birthday day off & gift;

  • Hybrid working;

  • EAP with Virtual GP;

  • Summer + Winter team parties;

  • Regular team socials;

  • Modern studio workspace with free snacks and refreshments.


WHO ARE U?

INNOVATOR: You are ideas driven. Thinking outside the box comes naturally to you. You are brimming with groundbreaking ideas and thrive most when bringing them to life!

ORGANISED: You are innately organised and can confidently lead projects and team members to deliver on time and in full.

PASSIONATE: You are incredibly passionate about marketing and feel excited by the opportunity to drive brand awareness and connect with our community on another level.

ELEVATOR: You inspire others with your thirst for excellence. You are ready to have a monumental impact while being a key part of this growing team that is continually levelling up and leading the way for others.


SCREENSHOT OF ROLE

  • Manage all aspects of key departments, including creating garment specifications, developing blocks, and overseeing the sealing process from prototype to shipment approval.

  • Take ownership of the product's technical performance. Ensure all products meet legislation, safety, and quality standards. Manage test reports and resolve any testing queries.

  • Risk assessing product quality standards and production issues including safety, wearer trials, performance, minimum make standards, and potential production issues.

  • Manage fit sessions Ensuring all fit samples are measured as well as checked against previous fit comments, giving any initial comments relevant to the fit session. Take ownership and lead fit sessions.

  • Work closely with designers and PD to ensure quality inspection and approval of all pre-production and production samples to ensure the highest standard.

  • Creating grade rules and advising factories on grading


A GOOD FIT

  • A genuine love for the brand and understanding of our mission

  • Previous experience with Jersey and sportswear is preferable

  • Knowledge of garment construction, fit, quality, and care instructions

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • Experience with unisex/dual sizing grading is preferable

  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels

  • Support department and wider NAMED team during peak periods

  • Understanding of sustainability processes and sustainable garment production

  • Familiarity with factory audits and interpreting audit reports

  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, creative environment, delivering successful projects on time

  • Based in London

  • Eligible to work in the UK


NAMED COLLECTIVE is committed to maintaining a diverse environment where all team members feel included with a strong sense of community. We actively invite applications from all candidates who meet the essential criteria and can work in the UK, and we commit that everyone will receive equal consideration for employment irrespective of your disability, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, or age.


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