Our Client a global niche brand is recruiting for a Footwear Technologist to work within our established Technical department. You will cover all footwear ranges within the brand, across Men's, Women's and Collaborations.
The Role
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Update product fit comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the suppliers
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Updating the critical path from proto sample to bulk production, in conjunction with the product development and production planning team
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Assist the Technical manager with the fitting and approval of sealing samples and preparing graded size charts for production
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Liaise with suppliers and factories to ensure technical issues are resolved and within the best available time frame
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Assessing final AQL inspection reports, liaising with the production department to facilitate the maintenance of required ex-factory date
About you
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This is a great role for a footwear technologist, who wishes to broaden their technical knowledge within a brand environment.
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A basic understanding of footwear fitting, grading, construction and manufacture
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The ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources, both verbally and in writing
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Knowledge of fabric, lab testing and assessment of results
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Knowledge of CAD/CAM
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Ability to work in structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment.
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Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. (Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator would be useful)
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