Knitwear Product Technologist (Maternity Cover)

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.