Due to rapid growth and internal promotions, I’m exclusively recruiting for an experienced Senior Product Developer/Garment Technologist to play a key role for leading their outerwear department of an expanding brand in effectively managing complex processes without compromising on product quality.
Leading the department and a team, you will be:
* Working with suppliers to ensure they adhere to European / Global requirements of product development and quality.
* Building and maintaining relationships with vendors, mills, and suppliers
* Working in close partnership with Design to develop the collection from initial concept to completion
* Creating and distributing technical packs for garment construction
* Involved in Fit and construction approval
* Assessing and approving test reports
* Maintaining the critical path
This role would suit candidates with:
* Recent experience as a Senior Garment Technologist or Senior Product Developer from a fashion/technical outerwear background - ideally from another retailer or brand
* In-depth knowledge of construction and the product development process within outerwear essential
* Ability to work in partnership with Design teams understanding and interpreting their product vision
* People management experience - providing direction and mentoring junior members of the team throughout their career path
* Experience managing vendor relationships, delivering clear briefs, leveraging relationships to meet demands and negotiating costs.
* Enhanced parental leave after qualifying period
* Enhanced healthcare after qualifying period
This is a full-time role based on-site. No hybrid working available.
Candidates must possess the correct right to work in the UK status and be based or willing to live in close proximity of the head office.
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