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Footasylum
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Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Product Developer / Garment Technologist
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Job Description
* Working closely with the Designers and Buyers to develop own brand products which are fit for purpose * Assist with measuring & sending comments on own brand samples, this would be across mens, womens, juniors and accessories * Assist with the checking of submissions sent from the factories including lab dips, bulk fabric and print submissions * Ensuring that the products follow all safety standards and meet minimum requirements on testing * Working to a critical path to ensure that the development process is smooth and that the ex-factory dates are maintained * Communicating with multiple factories to ensure the production process is on track * QC check own brand production & feedback to factories * General day to day organisation is required, including organising samples, archiving old samples & creating/removing submission files * Support with managing log of own brand returns * The role is based at head office with occasional visits to the warehouse locations * Holding fit sessions and advising on problems on fit The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, ambitious individual to join our design team as a garment technologist/product developer. Working in a fast paced environment the role offers a great opportunity to work for a growing retailer on a range of own brand products including mens, womens and junior apparel along with accessories. Youll play a key role in developing the products from initial design stage all the way through to them landing in store! We are looking for an organised, self-motivator who can take ownership of their responsibilities whilst working closely with the rest of the design team. There is also room for progression in the role. Skills and Experience * Fashion and technical qualification to degree level * Minimum of 2-3 years experience within a similar role in a fast-paced environment * Multi product experience (ideally on menswear, childrenswear & womenswear) * Flexibility to travel as the role will include trips to the warehouses & overseas factory visits. * Confident using Outlook, Excel and Word. * An understanding of garment construction is key, as is a knowledge of grading and grade rules * Must be organised and have a proactive approach * Must hold a full clean UK driving license and In date passport