Junior Quality Assurance at Talented Recruitment Specialists

• Our client, a leading supplier in the fashion industry, is looking for a Junior QA professional to join their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing fits, PPS and BPS.
• Complete and maintain customer workbooks.
• Liaise with customer QA teams and factories regarding queries and quality requirements.
• Assist with planning and booking local customer audits.
• Review China team factory audit reports and flag any concerns before goods are shipped.
• Assist with ensuring local AQL inspections are completed once stock arrives.
• Compare China and local AQL results and escalate discrepancies where necessary.
• Check graded specifications against customer requirements.
• Assist with problem-solving between customers, factories and third-party distribution centres.
• Follow up on Asian inspection reports and ensure approvals are obtained on time.
• Assist the QA team with overriding Asian inspection reports where required.
• Apply basic technical knowledge to support garment quality and production requirements.
• Assist with compiling technical briefs.
• Assist with drawing up and revising garment size specifications.
• Assist with technical pattern diagrams and instructions detailing required changes.
• Provide technical input and support to pattern making.
• Assist with developing and revising technical manuals.
• Identify and assist with resolving fit issues relating to fabric, garment and pattern construction.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure customer quality and fit requirements are met.
• Gain exposure to garment QA processes and develop technical knowledge within the fashion industry.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, garment manufacturing, clothing production or a similar environment.
• Experience servicing or working with primary retail customers is essential.
• A basic understanding of garment quality, fit, measurements and specifications.
• Knowledge of AQL inspections and garment quality standards would be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of garment construction, patterns and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with customers, factories and internal teams.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a junior QA/technical role.
• Relevant qualification in Fashion Design, Clothing Technology, Garment Technology or a related field would be advantageous.