RTW Product Technologist (Maternity Cover)

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RTW 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 sketch launch to delivery for RTW (focusing on dresses, blouses, and woven womenswear garments).

This role is offered with a 1-year maternity cover contract.

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 RTW garment construction
• 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

MEASURES OF SUCCESS FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom Not Applicable London SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS RMM - RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT n/a

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