Our Client an established company has an opportunity for a Footwear and Garment Technologist to join their team to support the ambitious growth plans of their Clothing and Footwear workwear brand.
We’re looking for a hardworking, confident and motivated person to provide technical support to the Category Managers. Attention to detail, taking initiative and flexibility are three key characteristics required in this role.
This is a broad role requiring Footwear and Garment knowledge.
Responsibilities include:
Ensure product quality is maintained across all product categories
Support Category Managers to deliver safe, legal products meeting company policies and legal standards
Assist in the development of products from design through to bulk production and shipment
Communicating with UK and International suppliers, as well as the Far East office
Budget management - testing and rework. Manage faulty returns and critical quality issues
Create sealing sheets for new products including size specifications and grading of products
Manage the sealing process and wearer trial process
Work with the Category Manager to carry out risk assessments
Attend focus groups to gather end user feedback
Follow legislative changes and advise the team on necessary action required
Set and maintain manufacturing quality standards
Chase and approve test reports and manage labelling
Ensure factory audits are maintained.
Candidate requirements:
A degree in Garment Technology, Pattern Cutting, Clothing Design or equivalent Footwear qualifications preferred
Footwear experience is essential for this role and multi-product experience is preferred
A knowledge of worldwide legislation, certification and testing standards relevant to Footwear and Garments required.
A knowledge of safety footwear and PPE Accessory Certification and testing is desirable
A good understanding of Critical path management
An understanding of interpreting factory audits is required
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Commercially minded, with a keen eye for detail
The ability to think calmly and clearly under pressure
Ref: 101101