Assistant Garment Technologist

Stylish, grounded, uplifting - these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn't be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that's ethical, inclusive - and importantly - good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden.

Location: 4 days a week at our North Acton Office

Overview

The Assistant Garment Technologist reports to the Senior Technologist on their department and is responsible for their own product area as well as supporting the team with administration tasks. They are key to managing the critical path of each product and ensuring that each product meets our Boden quality standards.

What Will You Do

• Product developed in line with critical path and product is fully compliant.
• Supplier communication.
• Attends fit sessions to record comments and fit own product range.
• Set up and management of labelling and packaging BOMs.
• Issuing shipment sample comments.
• Assisting with AQL process.
• Administration of testing process (including chemical compliance).
• Managing wearer trials and fabric development with supervision of seniors.
• Inputting customer facing information on website (bullet point and garment measurements).
• Comp shopping and benchmarking - knowing Boden competitors.
• Presentation of product and feedback from product lockdown meetings.
• Achievement of fit returns target for product area and input to returns analysis.
• Review customer reviews for own product on a weekly basis.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree or equivalent, or relevant experience/qualification.
• Some retail or administrative experiences.
• Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Some knowledge of pattern and garment construction.
• Some knowledge of yarns/fabrics.
• Clear communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Great time management.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.