Garment Technologist

Dunnes Stores is Ireland's largest retailer providing fashion, food and homewares for our loyal customers. We operate over 130 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver good quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product offerings. We currently have a vacancy in our Ladieswear department in our Head Office for a Garment Technologist. The successful candidate will ensure that all products developed and supplied by Dunnes Stores complies with our fit and regulation standards and aesthetics to meet our customer expectations. They will work alongside senior garment technologists, buyers, designers and suppliers to establish and maintain best practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a garment technologist to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced creative retail environment. Key Responsibilities: To assist in live fit model meetings across all ladieswear product types. Meetings are fast paced and are a collaborative approach with both buying and design teams. Attention to detail is key and ability to work at speed essential. Fitting and approving from physical samples and established blocks. Creation of comprehensive and clear comments complete with supporting images for suppliers to understand and achieve the desired fit. Approval of grades using standardised in-house grade templates. Strong knowledge of pattern construction to support suppliers correctly and efficiently to improve fit process, reducing sample quantities. Strong understanding of garment construction to ensure the best possible methods are used to achieve a superior garment finish. Strong understanding of test reports to ensure the product meets customer expectations and department standards. Maintaining the critical path with accuracy and consistency so visibility of each style progression is easily available to all relevant departments. Requirements: Knowledge of pattern cutting. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Excellent attention to detail and thorough execution of fit comments. Strong ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work in a fast paced. Ability to work on numerous seasons at once. Strong knowledge of current key fashion trends and interest in retail. This is a full time office based role. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then please apply now! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer /*generated inline style */