Footwear Technologist

Zachary Daniels Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion supplier is seeking a Footwear Technologist to join their design and technical team in Nottingham. This role requires strong technical expertise in footwear construction and experience working with high street or premium brands. Responsibilities include advising on measurement details, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring compliance with production standards. The company offers an attractive remuneration package and a positive working environment.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Company benefits

Great work environment

Qualifications

• Exceptional Footwear Technologist experience for a high street retailer or premium brand.
• Strong technical skills and extensive knowledge of footwear construction.
• Experience working with external suppliers and overseas factories.

Responsibilities

• Ensure measurement and construction details are accurately advised.
• Collaborate with design and account management teams during sample fittings.
• Monitor the critical path and assess bulk fabric and component approvals.

Skills

Footwear construction knowledge

Technical skills in fitting

UK and European grading

Communication skills

Time management skills

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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