Garment Technologist

We are looking for a Junior Garment Technologist to join us on our woven and jersey department. Our Garment Technology team partner closely with the design and buying departments to assure the fit and quality of our product along with its technical capabilities from first sample through to delivery. Our team assess our supply base for its social and ethical sustainability and monitor new and existing suppliers' compliance to our standards of make and delivery. The Junior Garment Technologist will focus on assisting the technical team by evaluating fit and attending weekly fit sessions throughout the department, from initial prototype to pre-production. Key accountabilities include;

• Ensuring all technical packs are updated and complete whilst keeping suppliers up to date with our technical standards and procedures
• Conducting monthly store visits and competitor research on the department ensuring commercial awareness of key trends and competitors in our space
• Assist the Senior Technical Manager on risk assessments as well as wearer trials to ensure product is fit for purpose and standards are consistent
• Assist the Technical team in driving the TFG sustainable strategy to ensure our sustainable certification paper trails are maintained and submitted to our Wholesale/Concession partners when required
  
  As the Junior Garment Technologist, you will need to demonstrate knowledge of garment construction and basic pattern cutting, as well as the ability to participate in fit sessions with guidance from the Technical team. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. Experience with jersey and wovens is required.
  
  At TFG Brands We Care, We Connect, We Collaborate and We Create. We have four brands in our portfolio: our iconic fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs as well as our luxury Homewares brand Inside Story. We aren't stopping there though, we have plans to grow beyond this in multiple retail sectors.
TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment: At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business. We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.

What's in it for you? Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do and we really believe that a career in retail is unbeatable. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:
• Phase Eight Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Hobbs and Whistles, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing support
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service - unlimited access 24/7
• Plus much more!