Job Description
SENIOR GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST
Dialtex, with over 45 years of heritage, specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing men's and women's wear for international brands.
Role Description
- This is a full-time on-site role as a Senior Garment Technologist located in Katunayake.
Responsibilities
- Review design packs to provide technical feedback and identify potential production challenges with a new style or concept.
- Leading fit sessions, analyzing fit issues, and working with pattern-making teams to achieve consistent and accurate fit across the garment range.
- Communicating technical requirements to PD and CAD team and ensuring adherence to quality and technical standards through Product Development process.
- Coordinate and oversee the development of various samples, including proto, fit, and pre-production samples.
- Oversee the pattern-making process and manage pattern grading to ensure accurate sizing across the entire range.
- Conduct fit sessions to evaluate the garment's performance, fit, and aesthetic, providing feedback and amending patterns as necessary.
- Working with design, product development, IE and manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth process from concept to commercialization; apply and follow production methods to optimize cost through the effective SMVs.
- Coordinate with IE and Manufacturing team to utilize best construction methods of automation depending on availability in the organization.
- Coordinate and conduct embellishment durability testing or due diligence as necessary.
- Review proto, fit and other samples prior to dispatch to the Customer and ensure that all sending samples meet customer requirements and standards.
- Perform validation processes to identify and document potential development and manufacturing risks early on (RAR).
- Work with merchandising and sourcing teams to provide technical information for accurate cost analysis.
- Support the transfer of developed styles to the production department, ensuring all technical details are clearly communicated.
Qualifications
- Diploma/Degree holder (academic qualifications).
- Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a similar capacity.
- Be an effective team player.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to perform duties with minimum supervision.
- Experience in handling UK/European customers' technical teams will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of woven textile materials, constructions, and production processes.
- Comprehensive understanding of woven fabric wash processes.
- Practical knowledge of pattern making will be an added advantage.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Positive and growth-oriented work culture.
- Opportunities for learning and professional development.
- Supportive team environment.
Send your CV to: dialtex-careers@outlook.com