Description:
ABOUT MESHKI
MESHKI is a globally recognised fashion brand, celebrated for its dedication to empowerment, inclusivity, and sustainability. With the vision to be the global leader in accessible luxury and championing the empowerment of people worldwide through an unmatched shopping experience, MESHKI prides itself on being a brand that inspires and engages, fostering a culture of social change and community impact.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Meshki is in search of a highly skilled Garment Technician specialising in Tailoring, Separates and Denim to join our dynamic team. As a Garment Technologist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, fit, and construction of our woven fabric-based garments, particularly those requiring intricate tailoring techniques. Your expertise will contribute to the development of high-quality, market-leading products that meet both design and performance standards.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Collaborate closely with the design team from initial tech pack through to final production approval
- Act as a consultant to the design team, providing advice on the appropriateness of fabrication, finishes and trims.
- Ensure detailed fit comments are taken and clearly communicated to suppliers.
- Ensure appropriate trims, linings, etc., are added as required during the initial development phase.
- Flag new trims and fabrications to the QA team for appropriate testing and product logging.
- Maintain the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (WFX) and ensure all fit comments are processed and up to date.
- Manage fit sessions with relevant buyers and designers.
- Make detailed comments on workmanship and quality to suppliers.
- Provide detailed instructions to suppliers on ways to improve fit and workmanship.
- Ensure the Bill of Materials is up to date as required for accurate costings and loop in buyers where issues may arise.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- 5+ years of experience as a Garment Technologist with a focus on woven fabrics and tailoring, preferably in premium and fast paced backgrounds
- Experience with High end brands ideal but not essential
- In-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques, pattern making, and tailoring principles, with the ability to communicate these effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for precision and quality excellence.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Able to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate across teams.
- Able to incorporate customer fit feedback into new fits and re-runs of previous styles.
- Always actively seeking to improve product quality.
- Confident in flagging potential issues and proactively working to resolve them.
- Re-monitoring existing styles before reordering to maintain or improve fit and workmanship.
- Experience reading pre-shipment reports from suppliers is ideal but not essential.
- Willingness and ability to provide guidance to help develop team members across the design department
- Excellent communication skills, including excellent drawing skills for communicating with non-English-speaking suppliers.
- Mandarin speaking is ideal but not essential.
- Experience with suppliers in China (required) and India (ideal but not essential).
BENEFITS
Employee Perks: Monthly clothing allowance, generous employee discounts and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. Bi-weekly healthy breakfast in the headquarters, pilates yoga and meditation classes.
Personal and Professional Development: We invest in your growth with access to training programs, workshops, and global conferences, free access to Headspace and Masterclass.
Career Advancement: Clear pathways for career advancement within MESHKI, supporting your professional journey every step of the way.
COMPANY CULTURE
We cherish a culture at MESHKI where every individual feels respected, valued and is empowered with the tools, resources and support to contribute to the collective goal we all share, whilst advancing their career goals and ambitions. At MESHKI your future is defined by your ambition, your dedication and integrity; if you work hard, and contribute to the empowering culture that surrounds you through collaboration, communication, a humble attitude to learning and integrity and gratitude and professionalism, you’ll achieve any goal you set your mind to.
Please be advised that we are not engaging recruitment agencies for this hire and will not consider any unsolicited resumes.