See Wein Tsang
GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST
Software and Technology
Back when I was at Uni, I had two work placements working as a fashion design assistant. Even though I was a design assistant, I lent a helping hand to all departments. This has, in turn, opened me up to the world of garment technology. After graduating, I started working as a technical assistant for a supplier before working my way into retail as an assistant garment technologist, then later a junior technologist and now, a mid-level technologist.
AM
I start the day by seeing which parcels have arrived from suppliers. Then, I prepare for the fitting meeting that is held twice a week with designers and buyers. Once the fit model arrives for the meeting, the meeting takes place for the next several hours and often runs past lunchtime.
PM
After a quick lunch, I finally get to go through my emails to answer various queries from suppliers, factory personnel, warehouse workers, and customer services. If I’m lucky, I’ll get just enough time to type up a few comments from the fit meeting to send on to the supplier, so they can work on the next sample or go into production.
- Work experience is crucial, so look out for relevant work placements. Entry-level often means starting as a technical assistant.
- Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, fabric types, and the ways that each one affects the overall cost of a garment will be very useful.
- A relevant fashion degree is also very useful. Go into shops and look at the way the clothes are constructed, which fabrics are being used, and how these things affect the wording used on the care labels.
MY WORK
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