| want to know more about garment technologie then go ahead and read on. This information cam from Can you cut it. THE WORK: Garment technologists support the design and buying team through all stages of garment product development, from design to manufacture. Garment technologists can be employed by manufacturers or large, high-street retailers. What does a garment technologist do? Garment technologists support the design and buying team through all stages of garment product development, from design to manufacture. Garment technologists can be employed by manufacturers or large, high-street retailers. The garment technologist would be involved in choosing an appropriate fabric and design, which will be in budget. They would then work with the pattern graders to oversee the sizing, fitting and testing of the pre-production garments. A garment technologist would also analyse product returns and faults. |
| HOURS AND ENVIRONMENT: A garment technologist would typically work around 38 hours a week, this can increase during busy times and when deadlines have to be met. For the majority of the time, a garment technologist is office-based and the job can involve working in a design studio. A garment technologist may be required to travel for work, both within the UK and overseas. |
| SKILLS AND INTERESTS: It may be useful for someone considering a career in garment technology to have some of the following skills and interests: · an understanding of manufacturing processes and textile properties · the ability to work well alone or as part of a team · the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines |
| ENTRY : A relevant degree is usually preferred on entry to this industry. Relevant degrees are available in clothing technology and production from the following institutions: · De Montfort University · The Manchester Metropolitan University · Birmingham City University · Cleveland College of Art and Design For more information on university courses, visit the UCAS website: www.ucas.com. Work experience is also a good way of gaining experience of the industry and making contacts. It may also be possible to gain entry into a career in this area through an apprenticeship. For more information on apprenticeships, visit the website: www.apprenticeships.org.uk. |
| TRAINING : On-the-job development of practical knowledge and skills is critical to this role. Experience and skills development will lead to promotion opportunities. Short and part-time courses are also available which may be suitable for those already working in the industry. The London college of Fashion offers a part-time diploma course in garment technology. The following qualifications are also available: · ABC Level 3 Certificate in apparel manufacturing technology · ABC Level 3 Diploma in garment technology · ABC Level 2 Diploma in apparel/footwear production For more information on the ABC qualifications, visit the ABC website: www.abcawards.co.uk/. The Textile Institute also covers the apparel industry and offers a range of qualifications, for more information see the website: www.texi.org/. |
| OPPORTUNITIES: Graduates will usually join a company in a junior role, working their way up through the areas of product development, quality control or buying before becoming a garment technologist. With experience, it may be possible to gain promotion into more senior positions, such as senior technologist or technical manager. It may also be possible for a senior garment technologist to progress into a role in research within a university or similar institution. |
| ANNUAL INCOME : A garment technologist may be paid between £15,000 and £18,000 a year when starting out. This could increase to around £25,000 a year with experience. Senior garment technologists can earn around £50,000 a year. Qualification information (external sources) |
When in the searching to find my perfect job I came across a website can you cut it this website offers all the information you could want to find about your career in fashion. I recommend any one how wants to have a career in fashion take a quick read. I found it really helpful. They give you information on all the main key roles in the fashion industry and all the information that you could want, from fashion designer to pattern-cutter, production manager and many more. Make sure you check this website out
they offer top tips from some of the top names in fashion like Adrian Wollaston Head of Menswear Design (Preview) for Firetrap, Joanne Baker creative tailor for Gieves & Hawkes, Stephen Jones's millinery designer and maker, as well as many more. You can read up about work experience and placements as well as what qualification you would need. This is a great quick and easy website to use if quick information on a fashion career.
Still in such of a perfect job... is there such a thing? To me getting any job is an achievement. Been given a job means they trust you to work for there companies which can hold many responsibilities no matter what level your at. Here are some adverts from retail choice
Garment Technologist Knitwear - Maternity Cover
My client a "young, ladies wear retailer" has an exciting opportunity for a MATERNITY COVER Garment Technologist, with an experience in knitwear.
Key Responsibilities:
You will work with the Buying and Merchandising teams to
establish optimum product value and review customer returns on a monthly basis, taking action to reduce risk going forward. Whilst building effective working relationships with suppliers to drive and support product development, constantly working with suppliers to achieve Quality Assured and Delivery Assured status. You will liaise with the Distribution Centre on a daily basis with regard to quality control issues, communicating problems quickly and effectively to Buying and Merchandising teams and suppliers. Whilst taking full responsibility for the fitting and sealing process including wearer trials and fit test days
The Ideal Candidate will have:
A proven track record operating at Garment Technologist level, Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of the high street, Extensive experience in fitting and sealing, as well as fabric testing and the ability to use own initiative, problem solve and have strong negotiation skills. You will be able to work in a face paced, high pressured environment and have excellent communication skills
| Company: | AUSTIN REED GROUP |
| Location: | Central London / West End (W1) |
| Position: | Design |
| Sector: | Fashion |
| Salary: | Competitive Salary |
| Job Type: | Temporary |
| Reference : | RetailChoice/Garment Technologist |
| Date posted : | 10/04/2010 18:40 |
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| Job Description : | Job Title:Interim 6-9 month Maternity cover Garment Technologist (Knitwear & Jersey) Reporting to:Buyer (Knitwear) Location:London Office Overall Purpose:A superb opportunity has arisen for a Garment Technologist to join our Technical team in our Head Office in London.The role will be responsible for ensuring that product quality developed meets and continuously improves with the CC brand values of superb quality and affordable luxury. Main Duties and Responsibilities ·To support development of a robust supply base, working directly with suppliers to develop and manufacture products the CC customer wants at a premium quality standard at an affordable price.
Key Skills And Experience Required Good understanding of production and manufacturing techniques, specialising in Knitwear and knitted fabrics.
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I feel that I need to start researching into the career path I am thinking of taken. So I thought the best was to start is to look up some fashion career website and find out what they offer and how they can help me. Here are a couple that stood out for me.
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They offered and easy and friendly website to navigate round. They offered jobs for both experienced and graduates which is one key factor i will be looking for in a career website. They also offer advice and a safe place where you can put your c.v up, have it checked and even put forward for jobs. You can find many area of the fashion industry on these websites from buying to store managers, from design to garment technology. Once you have chosen you area of chose and preference of location you can find 100's of jobs. They offer in the information you need like the location, salary, date the job was listed, position, sector, job type i.e. permament, the recruitment i.e. if it is an agencies or the company it’s self. It will then offer a description of the jobs roles and expectations as well as if you need experience or know other languages.
What your 5 year plan? I hate this question because some times I feel that I am not ready to start thinking about what my future will come down to. However at the end of the day I have to sit and think do I really want to just wing it at the end of each year, or I can think and write down the goals and plans I have for myself. This will give me something to work for where I know I will be happy at the end of the day if I achieve them.
First year: taken on a third year preferably on the BA (Hons) fashion design and technologies. Placement for 3 months in a garment technologies department. Find some where super cheap in
Second year: apply for a job in my final chosen area. (Garment technology right now) in the hope I get one I would then move to where I need to be for the job.
Third, fourth and firth year: I hope to hold down a job in my chosen area travel some one the many places I would love love love to go
happy in the job and companies I am working for
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Kirsty Beaman
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Since leaving school I have gone on to study at college, doing a BECT national diploma in art and design. I have Gained work experiences in weekend jobs and now I am study at The Arts Institute at Bournemouth where I am studying FDA fashion.
Work
Arts university college Bournemouth
Student Amador
Duties
· Represent the university at events
· Caring odd jobs
· Give talks and tours of the univerist
River Island September 2008 present day
Sales assistant Saturdays and Sundays
Duties
· Serve customers on till
· Refunds/exchanges
· Customers serves on footwear
· Keeping store clean and tidy
Double two September 2006 till 2008
Sales assistant Saturdays and Sundays
Duties
Work experiences
Bespoke Tailoring Darren Beaman 5th-16th march 2009
On/off London fashion week 21- 24 February 2009
Chamberlayne gymnastic club
Kidz march 2005
Education
The arts institute September 2008 till present day
Pattern cutting and construction principles
kaledo design system basic knowolge
Fashion design principles
Lectra pattern design system basic knowloge
Fashion as forum
College September 2006 till June 2008
Fareham College
Studied: ND art and design. Merit
Key Skills level 2 communications Pass
Photography C
St Anne’s School September 2001 till 2006
English D
Maths D
R.E C
Science D
Geography B
Textiles C
P.E D
Child Development C
Hobbies
I enjoy reading books, magazines, news pappers. I enjoy travelling, shopping, watching movies and listing to music as well as horse rideing and teaching gymnastics.
With my university I went over to
On our trip to the university we stop off at there exhibition show they had put on. It had collection, photography, promotional work all displayed over three rooms.
In the past fashion has been portrayed to audiences through magazine, the wealthy and on catwalks which only it the rich and most famous people can accesses. However in recent years fashion has become much more accessible to gain accesses, especially with the digital age of technology which is upon us.
This essay will explore the digital age of technology in fashion now and for fashions future. It will look in to how all these technologies will change the fashion industry as we know it. This essay will look at fashion film; live streaming in 2D and 3D, as well as how the internet has changed the fashion world. The essay will look in to the websites which help communicate in the fashion world and the fashion film festival. This essay will explore the ways the fashion world uses the live streaming and the 3d technologies. It will also look at how the fashion industry affects the new 3d technologies and how it can help to improve the 3d equipment as well as the technology. The designers which chose to use the equipment and technologies as a tool in their work will also be considered.
I conclude ...
My conclusion is with all the new technology I think that the fashion world will only keep getting strong. I feel that the industry will become much more reliant on the digital age and will want more from it. Every time 3D comes and goes from our screen it seems to be getting stronger. I believe that it will be here to stay. With the new technologies of 3D cat walks and 3D TV soon we will be able to have the catwalk shows streaming live in 3D to our living rooms. How ever I believe that any one in the fashion industry will still carry on going to the catwalk shows as from my experience you can never get the same atmosphere as you do from a show in your living room. It may come close but not close enough. And you will never quite be able to really see every single aspect that you can from being in the same room as the clothes. I think live streaming on the catwalk is a revolution for those who can and will never be invited or afford to get tickets to the catwalk show. Like previously only high-end client buyers and fashion editors would get invited and be the first to see it, but now us mere mortals can too. In my eyes it is pure genius. To me blogging at first was a waste of time at first. Now I feel that it is a great tool. I can research, discuss, get feed back on my work and I can do all that from my computer or my phone any where around the world. It becomes very instant and very fast you end up feeling that every thing must be blogged and it must be blogged straight away. Like fashion there is no point waiting around other wises its to late, it would have been said or done.
