Senior Garment Technologist

Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style – and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents

PURPOSE:

This position is within the Quality (Technical) Department reporting into the Technical Manager, working across all product categories and sustainability for both menswear and womenswear.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Using technical expertise to collaborate with and influence decision-making at the earliest stages of product concept.
• Development of new specs when required while maintaining consistency of fit and adherence to established blocks.
• Ensuring master brand standards for colours, embroidery, and constructions are aligned across the supply base.
• Reviewing all bulk lab dips and accurately communicating colour feedback to ensure consistency and continuity across the range and supply base.
• Advising key component and construction detailing to design and development packs to facilitate the production of prototype samples.
• Assessing all samples during the earliest stages of the development process in collaboration with the designer and product developer, pro-actively influencing decisions where necessary.
• Maintaining accurate product packages, setting up initial prototype packs, and fitting through all stages of development in collaboration with design and product development.
• Full ownership of the product from the SMS stage to bulk production, fitting and approval of graded size charts for production, and approval of all fabric and trim testing.
• Updating tech packs with comprehensive fit comments, construction comments, and providing technical instructions to the supply base.
• Assessment, risk analysis, and management of all potential new fabric and trim developments, as well as bulk fabric, prints, and trims, managing and influencing suitability and compatibility.

THE PERSON:

• Strong technical knowledge of construction and manufacture across a wide range of products.
• Extensive knowledge of fitting, grading, and construction.
• A sound technical knowledge of a wide range of woven and knitted fabrics, with the ability to assess style compatibility and viability.
• ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources.
• Extensive knowledge of lab testing and commercial assessment of results.
• Responsible sourcing: knowledge of certifications, standards, production, and finishing.
• The ability to work in a structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment.
• Motivated to improve the product at every stage, striving for the highest achievable quality through the implementation of the most effective processes.
• A proven track record of quick learning and exhibiting versatility and flexibility in a variety of temporary positions.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams (knowledge of Adobe Illustrator).
• Experience with PLM and Interlink systems.

HOURS:

We actively encourage our teams to have a good work/life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am – 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early, or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8:00am-4:30pm, or 10:00am-6:30pm etc). We also have 30-minute early finish on Fridays.

As we continue to work in a more flexible way, the Head Office acts a brand hub, where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face-to-face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects.

BENEFITS:

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff, and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don’t want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer:

• Annual performance-related bonus
• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
• Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
• Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Season ticket loan
• Additional benefits with long service
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Birthday vouchers
• EAP
• Social Events

We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.