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The Footwear and Accessories Technologist will be based within our technical department, covering all products within the Fred Perry footwear and accessories range across men's & women's.
Job Responsibility:
Advising key component, measurement and construction detailing to design/development packs to facilitate production of prototype samples
Assessing all samples during the earliest stages of the development process in collaboration with designer and product developer, pro-actively influencing decisions where necessary
Updating product packages with comprehensive comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the supply base
Full ownership of product from SMS stage to bulk production, fitting and approval of graded size charts for production, approving all fabric and trim testing
Maintaining technical sample tracker to track approval processes of products
Maintaining an accurate critical path from proto sample to bulk production stage in conjunction with the product development and production planning teams
Assessment, risk analysis and management of all potential new fabric and trim developments as well as bulk fabric, prints and trims, managing and influencing suitability and compatibility
Working closely with the product development teams to review responsible and sustainable fabric and trim alternatives, and review necessary certification needed, keeping on top of the validity of all certificates for all responsibly sourced fabrics and trims in the range
Reviewing base and bulk test reports of all fabrics and trims and maintaining legal and accurate fibre analysis for care labels
Maintaining fabric testing matrix
Liaising with 3rd party technical bodies to optimise the support received
Liaising with suppliers and factories during the production to ensure technical issues are supported with clear and timely decisions to ensure shipment dates are achieved
Assessing production/shipment samples meet all quality, labelling and packaging requirements
Assessing final AQL inspection reports, liaising with the production department to facilitate the maintenance of required ex-factory dates
Liaising with retail and distribution partners to gain product feedback, assessing garment returns to improve future product development
Proactively seeking to improve products and processes both internally and externally with accurate analysis and improvement proposals
Ensuring brand standards for colours, embroideries and constructions are monitored and maintained across seasons
Requirements:
Strong Technical knowledge across a variety of products across footwear & accessories
Good knowledge of construction and manufacturing methods
Working knowledge of the requirements of REACH, risk analysis and product safety
The ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources, both orally and in writing, adapting approach and style of dependant on both recipient and severity of subject
Knowledge of fabric, lab testing and assessment of results
Ability to work in a structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment, meeting deadlines, across multiple seasons and suppliers
Motivated to improve the product at every stage and strive for the highest achievable quality
Confidence in decision making and problem solving
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint & Teams (Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator)
Experience of PLM & Interlink systems
What we offer:
Annual performance-related bonus
Competitive salary
Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution