Sportswear and Teamwear – Garment Design and Technical Manager

We are a successful, established and fast growing Manchester based company. Privately owned, we offer a stock range of premium quality team and training wear garments to many uk team sports brands, specialist retailers and school suppliers.All garments are manufactured
In asia, therefore a commercial knowledge of sourcing and manufacturing garments in the far east is vital to the role. we are looking to recruit an experienced garment professional to help build on our growing reputation in this sector.

This is a genuine and ideal opportunity for an energetic, ambitious and versatile individual seeking a varied role and to further their career with our organisation.

Working closely and directly with the directors, and our china office team.You will be responsible for all aspects of garment quality,production and critical path on a day to day basis. Communicating with our proven supply chain – you will be required to maintain and develop detailed and accurate garment specifications and size charts – liasing with the factories directly, managing existing procedures relating to fabric,testing, trims,packing, labelling and size set approvals. You must be proficient in illustrator / photoshop design software or similar and be able to produce garment drawings and templates,any additional design or creative work would be a bonus. Strong experience of garment construction, fabric performance, sewing techniques and design will be assumed. Travel to asia will be essential to reinforce supplier relationships and procedures, negotiate, and develop our supply chain as a whole.