Garment Technician

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.

BENEFITS
Employee Perks: A generous employee discount and monthly clothing allowance, bi-weekly breakfasts, access to MESHKI thrive days, monthly culture incentives, MESHKI wellness program and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.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.

ABOUT THE ROLE
MESHKI is in search of a skilled Garment Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Garment Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, fit, and construction of our 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 approvalAct as a consultant to the design team, providing advice on the appropriateness of fabrication, finishes and trimsRunning investigations into high return stock to help inform future development and update customer recommendationsEnsure detailed fit comments are taken and clearly communicated to suppliersEnsure appropriate trims, linings, etc., are added as required during the initial development phaseFlag new trims and fabrications to the QA team for appropriate testing and product loggingMaintain the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (WFX) and ensure all fit comments are processed and up to dateManage fit sessions with relevant buyers and designersMake detailed comments on workmanship and quality to suppliersProvide detailed instructions to suppliers on ways to improve fit and workmanshipEnsure 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 and jersey fabrics, preferably in premium and fast paced backgroundsExperience with High end brands ideal but not essentialIn-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques, pattern making, and tailoring principles, with the ability to communicate these effectivelyAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks in a deadline-driven environmentDetail-oriented mindset with a passion for precision and quality excellenceAbility to work autonomously and as part of a teamAble to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate across teamsAble to incorporate customer fit feedback into new fits and re-runs of previous stylesAlways actively seeking to improve product qualityConfident in flagging potential issues and proactively working to resolve themRe-monitoring existing styles before reordering to maintain or improve fit and workmanshipExperience reading pre-shipment reports from suppliers is ideal but not essentialWillingness and ability to provide guidance to help develop team members across the design departmentExcellent communication skills, including excellent drawing skills for communicating with non-English-speaking suppliersExperience with suppliers in China (required) and India (ideal but not essential).
Please be advised that we are not engaging recruitment agencies for this hire and will not consider any unsolicited resumes.