Technologist - Homeware & Gifting

Luxury Retailer; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent luxury retailer in London is seeking a freelance technologist specializing in homeware and gifting. The position requires substantial experience in managing product compliance and quality across various categories. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high standards are upheld. With a competitive day rate and perks for freelancers, this temporary opportunity is expected to be filled quickly, emphasizing the urgency to apply.

Benefits

Paid holiday entitlement

Opportunity to join a pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in technical roles within hard goods or lifestyle categories.
• Knowledge of product safety and legal compliance.
• Experience managing suppliers and outsourced production.

Responsibilities

• Manage product compliance, safety, and quality from concept to customer use.
• Oversee product testing and supplier management.
• Ensure legal requirements and brand standards are met.

Skills

Product safety

Quality compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Supplier management

Sustainability knowledge

Job description

Technologist - Homeware & Gifting, London

Client:

Luxury Retailer

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

a20de4b0d43e

Job Views:

50

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

We’re looking for a freelance technologist to support the development of multi-category hard goods for a luxury retailer based in London — covering home accessories, kitchenware, tabletop, stationery, toys, travel goods, and seasonal gifting.

Suitable candidates must be immediately available and not on notice.

You’ll manage product compliance, safety, and quality from concept through to customer use, working closely with Buying, Merchandising, and Design teams, as well as third-party suppliers. The role involves overseeing product testing, supplier management, and technical processes — ensuring everything meets both legal requirements and premium brand standards.



What we’re looking for:
Proven experience in technical roles within hard goods, homeware, or lifestyle categories
Strong knowledge of product safety, quality, and legal compliance
Confident communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
Hands-on experience managing suppliers and outsourced production
Familiar with sustainability, CSR, and ethical standards


As a freelancer you will receive a competitive day rate, paid weekly, alongside paid holiday entitlement and the opportunity to join a pension scheme.


This is a temporary opportunity, likely to be filled quickly — so apply today to avoid missing out

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom