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Garment Technologist – Khaki Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Cape Union Mart Group
Position: Garment Technologist – Old Khaki
A new opportunity has just become available in our Old Khaki Department for a resilient, innovative and thorough Garment Technologist who can add value to our Old Khaki.
Our ideal candidate will have the ability to significantly contribute towards the achievement of our department and business objectives as well as have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamicretail environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Product development inline with brand requirements and specifications
Accurate tech pack submission to suppliers
Owning the sample sealing process from the initial development samples through to bulk production
Leading fit reviews seasonally
Pattern Grading inline with brand and customer specifications
Provide technical support to the Design team
Manage and update pattern block library and grade rules
Manage stringent garment quality standards
QA report management
Supplier management development
Solution driven investigation into quality queries
Liaise with Distribution Centre QC team on approvals & quality issues
Liaise with local and overseas factories on sample approvals and quality related queries
Local supplier visits and quality audits
Requirements Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications Required
Grade 12
Tertiary fashion design/clothing/textile/garment construction qualification
Factory experience (advantageous)
Preference will be given to candidates who have 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
A valid driver’s license (advantage)
Experience working in a clothing retail environment
Knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages is required
Medium to high level of Excel experience (advantageous)
A working knowledge of garment/pattern construction is essential
Job Related Competencies
Working knowledge of the retail cycle and clothing construction principles and processes
A passion for keeping up to date with local and international market trends
Detail oriented
Solution driven
Proactive and lateral thinker
Ability to build and maintain influential relationships at various levels and across business functions
Effective written and verbal communication
Proven prioritization and time management skills
The agility and resilience to maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
Please note:
The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Candidates that enhance the diversity of the team will be given preference, in line with our Employment Equity plan.
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Title: Garment Technologist – Khaki
Company: Cape Union Mart Group
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Engineering)
