Assistant Garment Technologist - 12 month fixed term contract

Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working model

£250 flexible benefits allowance

25% discount on Very.co.uk

Job summary

Very Group is seeking an Assistant Technologist to join our fashion product development team. You will manage products from first fit to production, collaborating with internal design, buying, merchandising and supply base to deliver quality, fit and timely market introduction.

You will work closely with designers and suppliers, build strong relationships with trading teams, and develop strategies for improvement while ensuring compliance with UK/EU regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development from first fit through to production within fashion.
• Understanding of grading and sizing regulations.
• Numerical and analytical skills to review returns data.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with trading teams, sourcing hub colleagues and suppliers to develop strategies for areas of improvement and maximize success.
• Understand department critical path, supply base and trading calendar.
• Ensure knowledge of UK/EU legislation for new products.
• Support technologists and global product compliance teams in managing supplier quality issues.

Skills

Product development

Fashion industry experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Office 365

Job description

About us

We’re the team behind digital retailer Very.

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

About the team

Our own brand technologist team, work in a fast-paced environment and with suppliers across the Far East, Europe and the UK to source and develop great value trend led products for our customers. Reporting into the Technical Manager you will work to ensure that our products are good quality, fit for purpose and safe to sell; whilst also maximizing speed to market, sales and profit and minimizing markdown through low returns.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Technologist to join us.

The role is responsible for product development from first fit to production – looking after multi product categories. You will work closely with an internal design team, buying, merchandising and your supply base to develop products.

• Building strong relationships with your trading teams, sourcing hub colleagues and suppliers to develop strategies for areas of improvement and to maximize success.

• Having a clear understanding of department critical path, supply base and trading calendar.

• Developing knowledge of all UK/EU legislation to ensure all new products comply.

• Develop knowledge and support as needed the team of technologists and the global product compliance team in the management of supplier quality failures.

About you

We’re looking for a candidate who already has product development experience from first fit through to production within fashion and is able to demonstrate an understanding of how to develop a product range with a consistent fit and quality whilst working closely with designers and suppliers.

• An understanding of grading and sizing regulations.

• Numerical and analytical skills to review returns data.

• An understanding of manufacturing faults and how to prevent these going forward.

• An understanding of supply chain issues, for example: lead times/ flexibility/ supplier capability.

• Able to work on your own initiative to complete tasks within a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of office 365.

• You will be highly organised with great communication skills.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model

• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs

• 27days holiday + bank holidays

• LinkedIn learning access

• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)

• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%

• More benefits can be found on our career site

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - A 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions where you will have the opportunity to showcase analytical and commercial skills relevant to the role. This can be held either in-person or remotely.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to support you.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.