Pacific Textiles Ltd Hiring! Full Time Knitting Technique Management in Hong Kong - Ricebowl

About the role

Our company is a world leading manufacturer of knitted fabrics. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company's production is centered in Guangzhou. Committed to driving efficiency and flexibility through adoption of the most advanced manufacturing practices, the company offers apparel brand owners integrated knitting, dyeing, printing, and finishing services. Producing more than 50 million KG of goods annually and employing over 4,000 staff in production processes, the company is seeking to hire an expert in Knitting Technique Management.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise across all manner of knit fabric structures and techniques

• Oversee fit and pattern evaluations to ensure samples conform to customer specifications

• Supervise technical kitting processes and equipment

• Take ownership of optimisation of existing and new knitting machines and operations

• Provide technique and technical guidance to merchants and internal teams

• Take ownership of risk management for all aspects of fit and construction

• Work with internal teams to improve knit quality construction, fitting, pattern, and grading

• Support the resolution of technical issues and provides suggestions on knit techniques

• Ensure maintenance, implementation, and adherence to all SOPs and processes

• Research and support the deployment of new solutions including AI and automation in knitting

• Utilise internet research, mine proprietary databases and coordinate with vendors and R&D partners

About you

• Undergraduate degree holder

• Ideally in textile science, fashion or related garment and apparel discipline

• At least ten years' experience in knitting processes and techniques

• Exposure to mass production knitting processes, equipment, and technologies

• Expertise overseeing sample development in cooperation with brand owners and internal stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills

• Native verbal and written Cantonese, fluent Putonghua, and good English

• Able to manage multiple, sometimes competing, priorities and initiatives

• Independent, mature, and self-motivated