Junior Garment Technologist - London, United Kingdom - JoJo Maman Bebe

JoJo Maman Bebe

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

What we expect from you:
Join our vibrant Garment Tachnology team as a Junoir Technologist

At JoJo we work across a wide range of own-brand baby and children's clothing, nursery and toys. As our Junior Technologist, you will be specialising in children's fashion.

Working closely with the Design and Buying teams, to ensure our designs are produced to schedule and are developed to high quality and safety standards.

We believe in nurturing talent. As our Junior Technologist you will receive support and training, empowering you to excel in your role.

This oppurtunity is tailor-made for a Junior Technologist or equivalent with a background in lifestyle retail or supplier environments eager to advance their skills.

Core Responsibilities:

Attend team production meetings with Technical, Buying and Design teams to ensure the Critical Path is on track.
Issue Tech packs to our suppliers after breifing
Measure and fit garments; lead the fit sessions, take clear and detailed notes, and update the paperwork to send to suppliers.
Control production delivery and liaise with Quality Control in DC when required.
Update own knowledge and selftrain on legislation & guidelines regarding safety standards.
Ensure appropriate labelling and care information is actioned.
Ensure required testing is actioned and approved for the UK and other countries this includes organisation of necessary samples, instructing testing, reviewing, approving, and filing results.
Ensure key spreadsheets and documents are complete and communicated.
Ensure labelling and packaging instructions are followed

What we look for in you:

A good understanding of the clothing critical path.
Great communication skills with the ability to liaise with all departments within JoJo and our supply base.
Good understanding of garment construction, fitting, approval and fabric testing.
Confidence using Excel and similar spreadsheets.
Work well under pressure and meet work deadlines.
Resilient to a changing and agile environment
Work quickly and to a high standard with fantastic organisational skills and high attention to detail.
Proven effective time management and an aptitude to learn whilst in the role.

The benefits:

Flexible work options, including hybrid working.
Extra day of annual leave for each year you're with us, up to 38 days.
Is it your birthday? Take it off and celebrate
Contributory pension scheme.
Get on the move cycle to work scheme.
Support for planning your finances
JoJo saving scheme.
Financial wellbeing app, pay yourself 40% of your earnt wages whenever you want.
Enjoy fabulous social events.
Give back with volunteer days to support our communities.
Prioritise your wellbeing with our Health and Wellbeing hub
We love our products Get 40% of JoJo branded lines.
Learning environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Your furry friend doesn't have to stay at home our offices are dog friendly for friendly pooches.

Who we are:

We are the specialist mother and baby retailer offering a wide collection of quality clothing, toys, books and games for new parents, babies, and children.

We have 77 stores, which sit in the heart of communities all over the UK, Channel Islands and Ireland. We love looking after our customers, our employees, and the planet.

We are proud to be a B Corp, our goal is to continuously strengthen our ethical credentials and work in an environment where we celebrate success.

We embrace and openly welcome people from different cultures, perspectives and experiences to create a diverse and enriched company.

We work hard to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background to make sure we grow our company sustainably and with different cultural influences.

We are guided by our values and B Corp status in everything we do, and we recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us make a difference to all our employees and customers.

By encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Together, we can build a stronger, more innovative, and inclusive company