Experience

SPRAYWAY

• United Kingdom
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Garment Technologist & Product Developer - Menswear / Ladieswear / Childrenswear

  • Jan 2017 - Present

• Product Development Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

• Garment Technologist & Product Developer - Menswear / Ladieswear / Childrenswear

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2017



Bench

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Garment Technologist - Ladieswear

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

  I was responsible for the Ladies Performance and Activewear ranges across all product groups, including Technical Outerwear (taped seam Skiwear). Key Skills and responsibilities included; * Creation of size charts* Development of product from design initiation, through the sealing process to Bulk Production.* Fit sessions and garment pattern manipulation.* Liaising daily with factories overseas.* Management of Critical Path.* In-house taped seam testing.* Trim and print strike off approval.* Setting up care label artworks and advising garment care instructions.* Overseas factory visits inspecting Bulk Production.Experienced in both wovens and knits. I developed the following product; Skiwear, Jackets, Pants, Sweats, Tees, Dresses, Swimwear. Show less

• Garment Technologist - Menswear

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

  I developed the Men's Sportswear range across all product groups, including Technical Outerwear (taped seam Skiwear). Key skills and responsibilities included; * Creation of size charts.* Development of product from design initiation, through the sealing process to Bulk Production.* Fit sessions and garment pattern manipulation.* Liaising daily with factories overseas.* Management of Critical Path.* In-house taped seam testing.* Trim and print strike off approval.* Setting up care label artworks and advising garment care instructions.* Overseas factory visits inspecting Bulk Production.I developed the following product; Skiwear, Jackets, Pants, Sweats, Tees, Board shorts. Show less



Pearly King

• United Kingdom
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Garment Technologist - Menswear

  • Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

  Responsibilities: * Sole responsibility for all stages of garment production from design to manufacture working across multi-product groups. Developing four collections per annum, two 90-piece mainline collections and two injection ranges. * Working closely with designers ensuring designs are technically feasible and within the manufacturing budget whilst maintaining the brand's high quality level. * Planning and management of the sampling critical path throughout each season, meeting set deadlines, ensuring collections are delivered on time for the sales meeting. Likewise, working with the Production / Sales Manager to plan the critical path for production dockets so that Buyers received stock on time. * Working closely with the Procurement and Development Co-ordinator in the sourcing and development of all trimmings, ensuring the relevant testing is carried out before purchasing so that they are fit for purpose and ready for bulk. * Measuring all received samples before leading fit sessions with the designers and directors. Providing the factories with clear comments and visual instructions if necessary. * Approvals of lab dips, print strike offs, embroideries, garment washes and care labels. * Building strong relationships with colleagues in the UK office, and the company owned factory in Sri Lanka. Also working with suppliers in China and India. * Working with the factories to resolve the issues on receiving returns figures. * Cad work on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, providing technical drawings for the factories. Producing style files at the end of season using Adobe Indesign for the Salesman to use as reference when selling. * Development work including; - Introducing a new technical pack system on Microsoft Excel - Improving fits on all product groups, amending graded specifications and increments - Updating and maintaining the brand pack - Creating Cad blocks on Adobe Illustrator for new seasonal shapes Show less



Karen Millen

• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Pattern Room / Sample Coordinator Assistant

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

  Responsibilities: * Assisting the technical team, garments technologists, pattern cutters, graders and sample machinists * Ensuring sealer packs are completed and sent to the factories once samples are red sealed * Tracking the progress of samples in the pattern room and relaying this back to collegues in weekly product development meetings. Tracking and organising press garments * Measuring garments before attending fit sessions, ensuring any discrepancies are highlighted * Sole responsibility for the cloth room. Working closely with the fabric buyers helping to maintain sample cloth stock levels, gaining knowledge in fabric compositions, linings and fusing * Digitising paper pattern pieces into the Gerber system and plotting patterns for factories Show less