We have a vacancy for a Product Technologist to join a leading supplier of accessories, to major supermarkets and high street brands. The successful candidate will work on babies, kids, ladies & men’s accessories, footwear and home product.
Job description:
• Working with the production team in the UK and China
• Risk assessment & measuring of samples
• Setting up workbooks with correct and accurate information – size specs / measurement diagrams
• Checking pre-production and production samples before submission to the customer
• Attending customer fit meetings
• Performing and requesting testing on fabrics and samples through customer online systems
• Understanding customers (retailers) technical requirements and ensuring all products are made to the customer’s requirements, pass all testing and are fit for purpose
• Daily discussions with customer technologists and updating workbooks with comments
• Due Diligence control
• Liaising with Far East factories to ensure they understand what is required
The ideal candidate will:
• Have a relevant qualification in fashion, clothing or textiles and some experience in the industry. Candidates with a intern experience will be considered.
• Be interested in the technical / quality side
• Be highly motivated and be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Be responsible and well organised
• A team player
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office