Knitwear Product Technologist (Maternity Cover)
Department: SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS
City: London
Location: GB
INTRODUCTION JOB PURPOSE
In this role you will support end to end process from Proto fittings to delivery for Knitwear products across Womenswear and Menswear.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Support end to end process from sketch launch to delivery in terms of construction knowledge, quality, fit and garment construction.
* Measuring garments and entering fit comments and technical specifications into the PLM system.
* Communicating continuously with vendors.
* Identify opportunities for cost engineering improvement
* Fit garments on models / mannequins and assess the required alterations.
* Assess the fit, construction, quality and performance of garments
* Assess and manage the risk, and functionality of garments.
* Conduct any required product testing with the laboratories.
* Manage the tracking of the garment samples.
* Attend meetings and work cross-functionally with teams such as design, product development and sourcing.
* Management of blocks and construction / quality standard manuals
* Understanding of quality attributes at luxury level
PERSONAL PROFILE
* Educated to degree level with minimum 3 years of industry experience within a Product Technologist role
* Experience within a luxury brand is ideal
* Strong understanding of Knitwear garment construction
* Knowledge of yarns
* Womenswear focused with a knowledge of pattern cutting and grading
* Ability to communicate effectively across multiple audiences at all levels of the organisation
* Organised, self-motivated, attention to detail is crucial
* Good literacy and strong communication skills
FOOTER
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.