Knitwear Product Technologist (Maternity Cover)

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury brand based in London is seeking a Knitwear Product Technologist for maternity cover. This role involves supporting the entire process from product launch to delivery, requiring strong knowledge in knitwear garment construction, quality assessments, and experience in luxury brands. The ideal candidate will have a degree and at least three years of experience in a similar role, with excellent communication and organizational skills. This opportunity presents a chance to work within a renowned team in the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience within a Product Technologist role.
• Experience within a luxury brand is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Knitwear garment construction.
• Knowledge of yarns and pattern cutting.

Responsibilities

• Support end to end process from sketch launch to delivery.
• Communicate continuously with vendors and manage garment samples.
• Assess the fit, construction, quality, and performance of garments.
• Conduct product testing with laboratories.

Skills

Knitwear garment construction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Knitwear Product Technologist (Maternity Cover)

Department: SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS

City: London

Location: GB

INTRODUCTION

JOB PURPOSE

In this role you will support end to end process from Proto fittings to delivery for Knitwear products across Womenswear and Menswear.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support end to end process from sketch launch to delivery in terms of construction knowledge, quality, fit and garment construction.
• Measuring garments and entering fit comments and technical specifications into the PLM system.
• Communicating continuously with vendors.
• Identify opportunities for cost engineering improvement
• Fit garments on models / mannequins and assess the required alterations.
• Assess the fit, construction, quality and performance of garments
• Assess and manage the risk, and functionality of garments.
• Conduct any required product testing with the laboratories.
• Manage the tracking of the garment samples.
• Attend meetings and work cross-functionally with teams such as design, product development and sourcing.
• Management of blocks and construction / quality standard manuals
• Understanding of quality attributes at luxury level

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Educated to degree level with minimum 3 years of industry experience within a Product Technologist role
• Experience within a luxury brand is ideal
• Strong understanding of Knitwear garment construction
• Knowledge of yarns
• Womenswear focused with a knowledge of pattern cutting and grading
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple audiences at all levels of the organisation
• Organised, self-motivated, attention to detail is crucial
• Good literacy and strong communication skills

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.