As the Soft Accessories Technologist, you will work with specialist vendors to control all fit execution, construction and testing process whilst providing the technical support to the Product Development and Design teams.

Technologist - The Role:

*Maintain the consistency of fit, models size, how to measure guides to maintain the Brand fit for all products and provide information to design.
*Own and manage pre-production fittings; establishing the fit calendar and booking models.
*Undertake product safety and risk analysis upon technically challenging products, whilst maintaining the product design aesthetic requirement/s and creation of tech packs within PLM
*To attend prototype fittings and vendor pass-off meetings, providing technical support to design and PD
*Own the specific technical elements of the PLM Tech Pack; creating and managing the construction details with the aid of CADs and management of size charts and grading.
*Direct and manage the testing process, ensuring products are meeting all requested standards and ensuring product labeling reflects correct compositions
*Management of the critical path process, ensuring approval of product for the required production date
*Research and development of product fit and construction method.
*When required, to support by travelling with Design and Production to Vendors etc.
*Providing a liaison with Vendors on all aspects of fit, construction, technical and quality related issues.

Technologist - The Candidate:

*Experience working as a product technologist in manufacturing or retailer.
*Experience working across soft accessories including leather.
*Understanding of Manufacturing Technology and Product testing and test methods.
*Product safety and risk assessments within Accessories and /or Childrenswear.
*PLM/PDM experience, MS Office skills and Adobe illustrator.
*Experience within patterns, grading and fits.
*Manufacturing experience is preferred.
*Ability to influence & manage situations.
*Self-starting and able to prioritise and focus workload.

We regret that due to volume, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, therefore if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 3 working days, please assume that you've not been successful on this occasion.