Assistant Product Technologist - Lingerie (FTC - 12 Months)

Primark; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

27 days leave + bank holidays

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark is seeking an Assistant Product Technologist to support the technical development of lingerie products, including bras, briefs and shapewear, ensuring quality and compliance across the critical path.

You will coordinate fit sessions, approvals, and trials, and work with suppliers to implement corrective actions while sustaining continuous improvement across product teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Clothing Technology, Fashion Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, manufacturing processes and product development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organisational and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with knowledge of PLM systems and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical development of lingerie products, including bras, briefs and shapewear, ensuring products meet quality and compliance standards.
• Assist with product approvals, fit sessions, garment specifications, wearer trials, and sample reviews, driving Right First-Time performance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate product testing activities, monitor laboratory results, investigate test failures, and work with suppliers to implement corrective actions.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers, providing technical guidance on construction, fit, testing, and quality requirements while supporting supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify and manage product, quality, and compliance risks through analysis of testing data, customer feedback, returns and quality incidents, supporting preventative action plans.
• Collaborate with Buying, Design, Sourcing, Compliance, and Quality teams to deliver commercially successful products and support ongoing quality and process improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Clothing Technology or Fashion Technology

Tools

Excel

PLM systems

Job description

Because people are more than just your day job. Connect, our way.

Quality at Primark

Our team has created a workplace of inspiration and growth. Be a part of building an inclusive and empowering culture, where every colleague’s unique abilities are recognised and celebrated. Collaborate with a team committed to the wellbeing of our workforce and define what it means to work at Primark.

Please note that this role will be offered as a fixed-term contract with a duration of twelve (12) months only.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

• Healthcare, pension and potential bonus.
• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Do as an Assistant Product Technologist

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Support the technical development of lingerie products, including bras, briefs and shapewear, ensuring products meet Primark quality, fit, performance and compliance standards throughout the critical path.
• Assist with product approvals, fit sessions, garment specifications, wearer trials, and sample reviews, driving Right First-Time performance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate product testing activities, monitor laboratory results, investigate test failures, and work with suppliers to implement effective corrective actions.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers, providing technical guidance on construction, fit, testing, and quality requirements while supporting supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify and manage product, quality, and compliance risks through analysis of testing data, customer feedback, returns, and quality incidents, supporting preventative action plans.
• Collaborate with Buying, Design, Sourcing, Compliance, and Quality teams to deliver commercially successful products, contribute to technical training, and support ongoing quality and process improvement projects.

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Clothing Technology, Fashion Technology, or a related discipline, with experience in a Trainee or Assistant Garment Technologist role.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, manufacturing processes, and product development within a retail or fashion environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with knowledge of PLM systems and product development processes.
• Experience or knowledge of lingerie and intimate apparel, including bra fitting, garment testing, product compliance, safety regulations, and quality assurance standards is highly desirable.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We’re also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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