garment technologist

Job Description
“Playful, happy and above all else, colorful – three words that perhaps best describe the eternally optimistic designer Mira Mikati and her vibrant collections... The designer’s kaleidoscopic ready to wear, accessories and collaborative capsules are the sort of instant mood-boosting items a world in crisis so desperately needs”
Claire Carruthers, VOGUE
Founded by Creative Director Mira Mikati in 2015 - Mira Mikati (the brand) has gained a cult following with street style starlets and style-savvy celebrities with its timeless silhouettes, dedication to colour, and tactile showcases. Collections of carefree-meets-cool designs span the realms of playfully gamine and candidly feminine—all while channelling inspirational undertones hatched from art world collaborations with personal idols like KAWS, Darcel, Jack Pierson, MR, and Javier Calleja, adventure-filled travels, and a resistance to the idea of sartorial conventionality. The infectious, whimsical spirit is reflective of Mikati’s own ultra-upbeat outlook on life.
Mira Mikati is looking for an enthusiastic product Garment Technologist to join our friendly team in our head office as maternity cover.
Working on 4 collections a year, and some special projects, the role is a temporary contract, covering maternity leave. We are happy to consider applicants who can work both part time and full time.
Responsibilities:
· In conjunction with Product Development, set up tech packs for new developments.
· Measure protos and SMS samples before fitting.
· Planning and leading SMS fit sessions.
· With PD and Production Managers, decide how to move forward on each style at pre production.
· Updating tech packs with SMS comments.
· Requesting pattern amends from both factories and freelancers.
· Liaising with factories regarding any changes needed and answering any queries promptly.
· Chasing in any PPs, mock ups or samples required.
· Measure and fit PPs samples, sending PP comments to factory, sealing garments for bulk production.
· Creating graded specs for all styles.
· Quality control of bulk production- checking size sets, advising Production Manager of any fit or quality issues.
· Requesting AQL reports and processing of results where necessary.
· Management of returns process.
· Working with the team to a tight critical path, ensuring all deadlines are met.
· Reviewing working processes and providing suggestions of new methods to increase productivity, and better fit and quality.
Skills Required:
· 4+ years experience in Garment Technology roles.
· Fluent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
· Experience of working to a Critical Path.
· Confident discussing grading and pattern amends with factories and pattern cutters.
· Great team player.
· Strong organizational skills.
· Good time management.