SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST (FOOTWEAR) Fixed-Term Contract; Mint Velvet began when founders Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea set out to create an unfailingly chic collection of contemporary, great quality staples and elevated fits that they felt were missing from their wardrobes. Feeling frustrated that they couldn’t find anything they wanted to wear, or the great customer service they craved, they started fusing relaxed comfort with glamorous yet wearable fashion trends. As collaborative creatives, we take untold pride in our work, designing with heart and soul. We are an agile and growing business, and we work hard to create an environment which allows for growth and progression, balanced with the support and flexibility needed to meet the challenge of a high-performance culture.
MV is a very special place, and our values are anchored by three main pillars: people, planet, and community.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Footwear Technologist to join the MV Garment Tech Team of 9!
Risk assessing all products from the earliest point of development, raising and resolving any identified issues
Standardising key blocks with the support of the Buying & Design teams to increase speed & accuracy when fitting and to potentialise product performance
Making informed, commercial decisions on failed test reports in collaboration with the Buyer and escalating, where necessary, to Technical Manager
Travelling to factories to review manufacturing quality and ability alongside assisting with development at source
Quality Assurance
Liaising with the QC team at the DC on a daily basis to understand and respond to quality issues they have identified, and to advise on action for future deliveries with potential issues and conducting regular visits and reviews with the Warehouse team to ensure best practice
Strategically assessing the quality of products through all available data and feedback, for example, from stores, Customer Care and competitor shopping to drive continual improvement of fit and quality
Holding regular brainstorm sessions with the technical team, buying and design teams, to generate new ideas, improve product performance and standardise technical requirements
Developing strong links with the supply base ensuring a comprehensive knowledge of abilities and limitations with regard to technology and quality
Working closely with suppliers giving them both positive and negative feedback throughout the product approval process, advising them on adherence to the Supplier Handbook and compliance with processes and standards within the MV Testing Requirements
Completing supplier reviews on a regular basis, setting clear objectives and suggesting ways to improve performance, including product and customer feedback
Partnering with the Buying team on fabric and production methods to ensure we are always compliant and exceeding our sustainable goals
Liaising effectively with the CSR Team to ensure you are always up to speed with sustainability best practice, and ensuring that that our factories are compliant and adhering to our MV code of conduct
Focusing on driving high performance, through setting SMART objectives and supporting ongoing training and development, including 1:1 coaching on the job and encouraging an ongoing transfer of knowledge & skills
Conducting regular performance reviews, sharing constructive feedback, celebrating successes and managing any performance issues promptly
Proven experience in a Technologist/Senior Technologist role specialising in Footwear
A collaborative approach – focused on strong relationship-building and great communication
Great commercial awareness - a level of financial understanding and numeracy as well as affinity with product
Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast paced and growing business
~25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a day off on your birthday
~ Company-funded private health insurance and access to Smart Health
~ Life assurance
~ Discretionary bonus scheme
~50% staff discount
~ Interest-free season ticket loan
~ Summer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & August
~ Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role
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