Sample Manager / In-Charge (Jacket)

Job Description

Title: Sample Manager / In-Charge (Jacket)

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 heavy woven/outerwear jackets (Puffer, Padded, Parka, Windbreaker, Softshell).

• Deep expertise in jacket pattern making, construction layout, specialized sewing machinery, seam sealing & fitting.

• Strong leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving & cross-departmental coordination 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 (Jacket) for the Garments Division in Gazipur.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end sample room operations to deliver all sample types (Proto, Fit, SMS, Size Set, PP) on schedule.

• Review tech packs, measurement sheets, and buyer construction details with pattern makers and sample operators before cutting.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance on complex jacket construction, sewing techniques, seam sealing, and padding/down fill handling.

• Coordinate directly with merchandising, CAD/pattern, and washing teams to resolve technical and fit discrepancies promptly.

• Supervise fabric and trim allocation within the sample room to prevent material shortages and minimize wastage.

• Track critical sample delivery deadlines and maintain daily progress reports for merchandising and management updates.

• Inspect all completed jacket samples strictly against buyer spec sheets, measurement tolerances, and quality standards prior to dispatch.

• Conduct technical feasibility analyses during sample development to identify and resolve potential bulk production bottlenecks.

• Prepare accurate Sample History Sheets, workmanship notes, and mock-ups for Pre-Production (PP) alignment meetings.

• Demonstrate and execute critical jacket sewing operations - such as zipper setting, pocket welts, hood attachments, and lining assemblies- when required.

• Manage, mentor, and evaluate sample tailors, machine operators, and quality checkers to ensure high efficiency and craftsmanship.

• Attend buyer fit sessions and inline quality reviews to address feedback and implement required pattern or sewing revisions.

• Enforce strict quality control standards within the department to minimize sample rework and maximize First-Time Right (FTR) rates.

• Ensure proper machine maintenance, calibration, and folder/attachment setups for specialized outerwear machinery in the sample department.

• Maintain an organized physical library and digital record of approved samples, master patterns, and buyer comment sheets for reference.

• Salary Review: Yearly