Junior Footwear Technologist

Sarah Sykes Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Junior Footwear Technologist to join their dynamic team in London. This exciting role involves collaborating with product and design teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality footwear across various demographics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in footwear, a keen understanding of consumer product safety, and excellent communication skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about fashion, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in footwear within the fashion industry is essential.
• Knowledge of consumer product safety requirements is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product range is delivered on time and meets quality standards.
• Work with product and design teams to deliver a commercial range.

Skills

Footwear experience

Product safety knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Results orientation

Education

Degree in fashion design, business or retail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior / Footwear Technologist
Leading High St Supplier - London
Hybrid - 2 days wfh/3 days in office
Full time/Perm

Junior / Footwear Technologist Role:
A leading high street supplier is looking to recruit a Junior/Footwear Technologist. Helping to ensure the product range is delivered on time and quality is fit for purpose. You will be part of the dedicated Tech team, working alongside the product & design teams to deliver a commercial range. This role will be hands on and will handle a range of footwear across men's, women's and kid's.

We are looking for a Junior/Footwear Technologist who is:

1. Experienced in footwear within the fashion industry
2. Knowledgeable about consumer product safety requirements and able to interpret relevant legislation to ensure compliance
3. Strong ability to risk assess product and understanding testing and performance
4. Good communicator and someone who is comfortable working with colleagues and customers at all levels
5. Comfortable working in a fast-paced working environment
6. Highly organised, efficient and able to work to tight deadlines
7. Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel)
8. Driven and results orientated
9. Proactive, positive and solutions focused
10. Educated to degree level, ideally in a qualification related to fashion design, business or retail