Garment Technologist

Job description / Role

- Work closely with Buying, Design, Merchandising and supply base.
- Risk assess products in terms of safety and analyze test reports.
- Evaluate quality of materials and checking of the final product.
- Learn through fit days, wearer trials to ensure product is competitive and ahead of market trends.
- Experience in pattern cutting and grading is essential.
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, sourcing regions and technical labs.
- A good understanding of manufacturing capabilities and ability to conduct factory production assessments.
- Familiarity with PLM (product lifecycle management) systems and Adobe is desirable.

Requirements

You need to have:
- Patience and determination
- Excellent communication skills
- A knowledge of garment production methods
- A good understanding of manufacturing processes and textile properties
- A keen interest in clothing and fashion
- A methodical, innovative approach
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Excellent attention to detail.

You need to be able to:
- Take responsibility
- Deal tactfully with clients
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Work alone or as part of a team.

About the Company

As one of the leading multi-channel retail groups in the Middle East, the Kamal Osman Jamjoom Group (KOJ) offers successful and innovative brands in beauty, fashion, healthcare, food & beverage and children’s learning and development sectors. We are committed to product excellence and customer satisfaction, which is expressed in our portfolio of brands.

From humble beginnings in 1987, KOJ Group has grown rapidly employing over 2,900 team members, within a wide network of over 664 stores with its headquarters based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and a Financial Regional Office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Our operations expanded to Asia-Pacific region with additional support service offices in both India and the Philippines.

We are currently operating Ten leading regional and international brands: Mikyajy, Nayomi, The Body Shop, Early Learning Centre, Lego, Toy School, Nayomi Moda, Nayomi Beauty Salon, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Mihyar, and Subway; In addition to our regional leading interior Fit-out division: KOJ Interiors.

All these brands have a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Morocco.