Footwear Technologist

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion supplier based in Lancashire is seeking a Footwear Technologist to join their design and technical team. The role involves ensuring accurate measurement and construction details for production, collaborating with design and account management teams, and addressing technical issues with overseas suppliers. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills in footwear development and experience with high street retailers. This opportunity offers excellent packages and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration packages

Company benefits

Great work environment

Qualifications

• Exceptional experience as a Footwear Technologist with established retailers.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of fitting, UK and European grading.
• Ability to manage outsole and last development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure measurement and construction details for design & development packs are correct.
• Measure and fit samples during the development process.
• Work closely with overseas head office and factories to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Footwear construction and development

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Footwear Technologist

Lancashire

An established fashion supplier renowned for its menswear, womenswear and childrenswear footwear ranges is currently recruiting for a Footwear Technologist with strong multi-product experience to join their established design and technical team.

As a Footwear Technologist you will be a valued part of the Design and Technical team responsible for ensuring measurement and construction details for design & development packs are advised correctly to facilitate production of prototype samples. Working in collaboration with the in-house design and account management teams you will measure and fit samples during the development process, inputting, updating and monitoring the critical path, assessing and approving bulk fabric & components. You will work closely with overseas head office and factories ensuring any technical issues are resolved along with assessing product test and chemical compliance requirements.

The ideal applicant must have exceptional Footwear Technologist experience working at an established level for a high street retailer, premium or lifestyle brand. Demonstrating strong technical skills with extensive knowledge of fitting, UK and European grading and footwear construction is highly essential, along with the ability to manage outsole and last development. You must have previous experience working with external suppliers, overseas factories and attending development meetings, demonstrating fantastic communication, presentation and time management skills whilst taking pride in your workload.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join the design and technical team for a market leading fashion supplier who rewards employees with excellent remuneration packages, company benefits and a great work environment!

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