OTB Group Quality Control Specialist
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
About OTB Group
OTB Group is an Italy-based fashion group that develops and supports a portfolio of contemporary and luxury brands. The organisation combines creative maison-led design with industrial know-how and an international supply chain; this role operates within the group's manufacturing and production ecosystem, supporting Brave Kid Srl's apparel lines.
OTB Group (Brave Kid) seeks a Quality Control Specialist in Marostica, Italy — responsible for garment industrialisation, pre‑production approval and supplier inspections.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage industrialisation of sample garments: analyse prototypes and produce detailed technical specification sheets for suppliers with clear technical comments.
- Collaborate continuously with R&D to identify and prevent production issues and to optimise product quality and manufacturing yield.
- Lead pre‑production approval (PPS) processes, ensuring aesthetic, technical and quality standards are met before mass production.
- Conduct field quality inspections at supplier sites across the Mediterranean and Far East to verify in‑line production and enforce company standards.
- Oversee finished‑goods inspections in warehouse, coordinate external repairs (pressing/finishing) and monitor chemical testing to guarantee product safety and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- Diploma or equivalent technical qualification from an institute specialising in apparel/fashion technology.
- Minimum 4–5 years' experience in a comparable quality control role within established fashion or apparel manufacturers/brands.
- Deep technical knowledge of woven (navetta) and knit (maglieria) categories and their manufacturing processes.
- Strong written and spoken English for regular interaction with overseas suppliers.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with PLM Link considered a significant plus.
- Willingness and availability for international travel (approx. 7–8 trips per year, 4–5 days each), primarily to Tunisia, Turkey, Portugal, Greece, with potential trips to China/India/Bangladesh.
Skills
Experience
At least 4–5 years in a garment quality control or similar production quality role within structured fashion or manufacturing organisations, including experience with supplier audits and international sourcing regions.
Education
Diploma or technical qualification from an apparel/fashion institute (Istituto Tecnico settore Abbigliamento/Moda) or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Marostica, Veneto, Italy — conveniently close to Venice.
Culture
OTB Group fosters a creative, entrepreneurial environment that bridges maison-level design sensitivity with industrial production expertise. The working culture values cross-functional collaboration between R&D, production and sourcing teams and expects hands-on engagement with international suppliers to maintain high standards of craftsmanship and product integrity.
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