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Assistant Garment Technologist – 12 month fixed term contract
The Very Group. Manage product development from first fit through to production across multiple product categories .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product development from first fit to production within the fashion industry, ensuring compliance with UK and EU legislation while maintaining high quality and fit standards. Strong analytical skills support effective decision-making in supply chain management and product success strategies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Product Development ExperienceUnderstanding of Grading and Sizing RegulationsNumerical and Analytical SkillsKnowledge of Office 365Strong Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Product DevelopmentQuality AssuranceFit and Sizing StandardsAnalytical SkillsSupply Chain Management
Soft Skills
Highly OrganisedAbility to Work IndependentlyStrong Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Office 365
Certifications & Qualifications
DBS CheckRight to Work Checks
Industry Keywords
Fashion IndustryProduct ComplianceSupplier Quality ManagementManufacturing FaultsTrading Calendar
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage product development from first fit through to production across multiple product categories
- Work closely with the internal design team, buying, merchandising, and suppliers to develop products
- Build relationships with trading teams, sourcing hub colleagues, and suppliers
- Develop improvement strategies to maximize product success
- Maintain understanding of the department critical path, supply base, and trading calendar
- Develop knowledge of UK and EU legislation to ensure new products comply
- Support technologists and the global product compliance team in managing supplier quality failures
- Ensure products are good quality, fit for purpose, and safe to sell
- Help maximize speed to market, sales, and profit while minimizing markdown through low returns
- Participate in competency and technical interviews as part of the recruitment process
Requirements
What you’ll need- Product development experience from first fit through to production within fashion
- Understanding of developing a product range with consistent fit and quality
- Experience working closely with designers and suppliers
- Understanding of grading and sizing regulations
- Numerical and analytical skills to review returns data
- Understanding of manufacturing faults and how to prevent them
- Understanding of supply chain issues, including lead times, flexibility, and supplier capability
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks within a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Office 365
- Highly organised with strong communication skills
- Ability to complete credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and, where specifically required, a DBS check
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment
- £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- Reasonable adjustments for applying, interviewing, or performing the role
- Two-stage interview process with video and remote interview options