Job Description

Technologist preferably with knit wear experience - WoolOvers Group

WoolOvers Group is a family of distinct brands, including

WoolOvers

,

PURE Collection

,

Roama

, and

Thought

. Each of which has its own distinct product proposition and target audiences. Yet all are committed to natural, sustainable fibre products aimed at the mature customer.

Reporting Line

This role reports directly to the Technical Manager.

Profile

We are seeking an experienced

Garment Technologist

with a minimum of 5 years' expertise in the field.

The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient, confident in managing their product categories, and have experience in manufacturing high-quality garments across the Far East, Europe, and the UK. Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers are essential, as is the ability to work effectively within a business-critical

Buying

and

Warehouse

team.

The role requires someone who can operate at a detailed, operational level while maintaining a broader, strategic perspective as the guardian of quality and standards within their clothing category. The candidate should ideally have a background in

Knitwear

, with multi-product experience--preferably in

Women's Wear

--and a genuine interest in sustainability within fashion.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Technical Product Lifecycle Management

: Collaborate with

Buyers

and

Designers

to interpret product sketches and develop a comprehensive, graded technical file for garment production.

Technical Support

: Provide clear recommendations on materials, components, manufacturing methods, suppliers, and customer service to ensure product quality is consistently maintained according to the critical path.

Product Composition and Costing

: Understand product costs and composition, advising on specifications. Where applicable, suggest re-engineering or amendments to achieve price and margin goals without compromising on quality.

Sustainability Knowledge

: Maintain an awareness of the sustainable and natural yarn and fabric markets.

Product Enthusiasm

: Demonstrate a passion for the collections, contributing to the overall success of product development.

Fit Sessions

: Lead fit sessions, providing detailed, accurate comments that are clear for factories. Address any concerns raised by suppliers.

Garment Construction Expertise

: Possess in-depth knowledge of garment construction and confidently liaise with overseas garment supplier technicians when needed.

Test Report Analysis

: Review yarn and fabric base test reports, approve them, and maintain a log system for the team.

AQL Process

: Oversee the

AQL

process at the supplier side and resolve any QC issues that arise.

Seasonal Fit Reviews

: Lead seasonal product fit reviews, analysing competitor fit and quality standards, as well as sales and returns data.

Return Rate Reporting

: Track seasonal return rates, providing clear reason codes and recommendations for reducing returns in future developments.

Brand Consistency

: Collaborate with other technologists to maintain brand consistency in fit and quality across all products.

Packaging Quality

: Identify and address any product or packaging quality issues, such as introducing biodegradable bags.

Warehouse Relations

: Foster strong relationships with the onsite warehouse team, supporting DC tech on final shipment samples and intake inspection feedback.

Supplier Compliance

: Ensure that supplier manual requirements are adhered to and support technical and ethical compliance at the factory level.

Technical Tools

: Proficiency in

Microsoft Office

and

Excel

.

Personality

We are looking for a proactive, confident, and experienced self-starter with boundless energy and initiative. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong interpersonal and communication skills. They should be comfortable working within a high-performing team and interacting with

Buying

,

Merchandising

,

Customer Services

, and the

Warehouse

teams.

The candidate must possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities and be capable of effectively managing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A high degree of attention to detail, organisation, and a positive, can-do attitude are essential, along with the ability to uphold product quality standards.

This individual should be confident in holding themselves accountable for product quality and be willing to propose and implement improvements to product, quality, returns, and team effectiveness.

The candidate should be personable and articulate, able to represent the company with integrity when dealing with third parties or suppliers.

Team

We are looking for someone who thrives in an office environment. Our team is focused on success, growth, and--above all--ethical fashion. Our culture encourages problem-solving, collaboration and a strong drive to achieve.

As a team we are focused on success, growth, and ethical fashion.

Salary

Competitive + benefits

Could you see yourself being part of our team?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person