Technologist - 3 Months Ftc - Notting Hill, United Kingdom - Monsoon

Monsoon

Verified Company

Notting Hill, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref:

MON11474
Salary:
Competitive
Department:
Technical Services
Location:
Notting Hill Village (W11)
Position type:
Temporary
Hours / Duration:
37.5 hours per weekOur story began with one man and his vision; to bring vibrant, colourful, handcrafted artisan clothes from faraway places to the markets of London. It is a journey that started on a hippy commune in Ibiza, 1970, and finished with an overland trip east, through Afghanistan and India. Now found in West London, we're creating vibrant products, and sharing endless discovery.

We're looking for a Technologist to join our ladies wear department.

This is a great opportunity for a Technologist Buyers who are looking for a new challenge, passionate about fashion and delivering great product to the customer.

What will you do as a Garment Technologist?

Have an understanding of technical capability of suppliers, including factory visits and audits (including the developing of CAP's)
Manage issues to be taken up with suppliers, keeping buying teams and offices informed and develops supplier improvement plans
Follow up on ethical non

- compliances from SMETA report, during factory visits and carry out ethical risk assessment, based on H & S issues

Work with category team to deliver product strategy
Ensure adherence to the required sealing process from initial prototype to production sign off (including critical path adherence and management) Drive improvements where required
Work with design/buying teams during product development to get as many samples 'right first time' as possible
Risk Assess products to ensure product feasible, safe and legal products
Work with suppliers to achieve the most costeffective production methods to deliver the required quality standards
Ensure all products are effectively managed through the appropriate testing and care /safety labelling requirements including the management of new fabrics/ components
Understand block / size requirements on relevant category and ensure they are consistently applied across all products (clothing)
Actively adopts a Quality Assurance approach to all areas of role
Driving product forward in terms of fit, construction and technical performance in order to meet customer expectations
Review of returns data and customer feedback to ensure product is aligned to fulfil customer expectations

What you will need to succeed as a Garment Technologist?

Proven experience at Technologist Level
Can confidently selfmanage products, buyers and suppliers ensuring commercial requirements are met.
Degree educated or equivalent in recognised têxtile qualification
Proven experience of product; womenswear

- specifically woven

Passionate about Monsoon Accessorize product and getting the right quality product in stores for customers

What will we offer you in return?

Competitive salary
A flexible working approach
Early pay day Friday finish
At Monsoon Accessorize we don't focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us._
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential._