Sample Manager / In-Charge (Activewear)

Job Description

Title: Sample Manager / In-Charge (Activewear)

Company Name: UTAH Fashions LTD.

Vacancy: 2

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Textile Engineering, Fashion Designing

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age At least 30 years

• Minimum 12 years of hands-on experience in RMG sample development, specifically in activewear, compression garments & stretch knits.

• Deep expertise in high-stretch pattern adjustments, flatlock machinery (4-needle 6-thread), seam sealing/bonding, heat transfers & fabric tension management.

• Strong team management, quick problem-solving, quality orientation, and cross-departmental communication skills.

UTAH Fashions Ltd., a renowned 100% export-oriented knit composite company in Bangladesh, is seeking an experienced, dynamic & high-potential professional as Sample Manager / In-Charge (Activewear) for the Garments Division in Gazipur.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations in the sample room to ensure timely delivery of all activewear sample types (Proto, Fit, SMS, Size Set, PP).

• Review tech packs, fabric stretch factors & artwork specs with CAD pattern makers & sample tailors prior to cutting performance fabrics.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance on specialized activewear construction, including flatlock seam assembly, seam bonding, and heat-transfer application.

• Coordinate closely with merchandising, fabric development, and printing/embellishment teams to resolve technical and stretch recovery discrepancies.

• Supervise fabric resting and tension-free cutting procedures for elastane/spandex blends to prevent panel distortion and sizing errors.

• Track critical sample development timelines and maintain daily progress updates for merchandising and factory management.

• Inspect completed activewear samples strictly against buyer spec sheets, stretch tolerances, seam strength, and aesthetic standards prior to dispatch.

• Conduct technical feasibility evaluations during sampling to identify and resolve potential mass-production bottlenecks on flatlock lines.

• Prepare accurate Sample History Sheets, stretch testing logs, and construction mock-ups for Pre-Production (PP) alignment meetings.

• Demonstrate and execute critical activewear sewing operations—such as gusset insertion, elastic waistband attaching, sports bra cup assembly, and flatseam joining—when required.

• Manage, mentor, and evaluate sample tailors and machine operators on high-stretch fabric handling and precise attachment utilization.

• Attend buyer fit sessions to address feedback regarding garment compression, anti-chafing seam placement, and ergonomic mobility.

• Enforce strict quality control standards within the sample room to maintain high First-Time Right (FTR) sample acceptance rates.

• Ensure regular maintenance, thread tension setup, and folder/attachment calibration for flatlock, coverstitch, and seam-bonding equipment.

• Maintain an organized physical library and digital record of approved activewear samples, pattern revisions, and buyer comments.

• Salary Review: Yearly