Junior Technologist (Monsoon Childrenswear)

What will you do as a Junior Technologist?

• Ensure adherence to the required sealing process from initial prototype to production sign off (including critical path adherence and management).
• Work with design/buying teams during product development to get as many samples ‘right first time’ as possible.
• Ensure all products are effectively managed through the appropriate testing and care/safety labelling requirements including the management of new fabrics/components as well as the collection of all sustainable credentials.
• Actively adopt a Quality Assurance approach to all areas of role.
• Review and ensure product compliance at category level.
• Develop an understanding of technical capability of suppliers through product assessment, dialogue/processes and supplier/factory visits.
• Raise issues with line manager and develop an approach to address these.
• Support the Risk Assessment process to ensure product feasible, safe and legal products.
• Work with suppliers to help understand the most cost effective production methods to deliver the required quality standards.
• Understand block/size requirements on relevant category and ensure they are consistently applied across all products (clothing).
• Drive product forward in terms of fit, construction and technical performance in order to meet customer expectations.
• Alongside the Technologist, carry out regular market research for current/new products and labelling.
• Manage and respond to issues highlighted by the DC, working with buying and merchandising teams as well as suppliers, to ensure any issues are resolved in a timely manner and a CAP put in place to ensure issues are eliminated for current and future product.
• Liaise with offices to monitor production offshore.

What will you need to succeed as our Junior Technologist?

• Proven experience at Assistant Technologist level.
• Degree educated or equivalent in recognised textile qualification.
• Proven experience in product: childrenswear and/or accessories, as appropriate, with an appreciation of the commercial requirements of trading.
• Experience of sustainable fabrics and certification.
• Passionate about Monsoon Accessorize product and getting the right quality product in stores for customers.

What will we offer you in return?

• Competitive salary.
• 23 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Bonus day off each year after 6 months service.
• A pension that you will be automatically enrolled in after 3 months.
• Life assurance (subject to participating in the pension scheme).
• A flexible working approach.
• Early pay day Friday finish.
• A generous staff discount with up to 50% discount on our products.
• Interest free season ticket loans.
• Additional discounts such as Westfield discount, etc.

If this all sounds great and you feel you are who we are looking for, let us know and apply today.

At Monsoon Accessorize we don’t focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

We provide reasonable accommodations as needed to people with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at careers@monsoon.co.uk to request discuss any specific requirements.