Footwear Technologist

Zachary Daniels; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion supplier in the United Kingdom is seeking a Footwear Technologist to join their design and technical team. The role involves ensuring accurate measurement and construction details for prototype samples. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in footwear technology, particularly for high street retailers and a strong understanding of fitting, UK and European grading. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with design teams and manage technical issues throughout production.

Qualifications

• Exceptional experience as a Footwear Technologist for a high street retailer or premium brand.
• Strong technical skills in UK and European grading.
• Experience in managing outsole and last development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure measurement and construction details are correct for production.
• Collaborate with design and account management teams.
• Measure and fit samples during development.

Skills

Footwear construction

Fitting knowledge

Multi-product experience

Technical skills

Job description

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 supplier...