Junior Garment Technologist
Location
Central London | United Kingdom
Job description
The Junior Garment Technologist reports to the Technologist/Senior Technologist on their department and is responsible for their own product area as well as supporting the technologists with their product areas when needed.
They are key to managing the development of each product within their area and ensuring that each product meets our Boden quality standards.
As a Junior Garment Technologist you will:
- Management of labelling and packaging BOMs
- Managing shipment samples
- Managing AQL process
- Managing testing process
- Presentation of product and feedback from product lockdown meetings
- Managing wearer trials and fabric development
- Product fully legally compliant
- Product developed in line with critical path
- Fit and risk assess own product area
- Achievement of fit returns target for product area and input to returns analysis
- Customer communication (bullet point and customer queries)
- Clear communication with suppliers
- Supplier visits carried out and visit reports completed
- Contribute to supplier appraisal process
- Manage critical path for own product area
- Contribute to strategy packs
- Develop and support junior members of the wider team
We're looking for a Junior Garment Technologist to have:
- Degree or equivalent or relevant experience/qualification
- At least 2 years' relevant experience
- Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Knowledge of pattern and garment construction
- Knowledge of yarns/fabricsClear communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Great time management
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits at Boden:
- Flexible hybrid working
- Targeted annual bonus scheme
- Generous Boden clothing allowance and 30% discount on all current clothing ranges
- Holiday increase with years of service
- Portal with an array of discounts and cashback offers on retail and entertainment
- Group personal pension scheme and life insurance cover
- 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household
- Free onsite parking, teas & coffee stations and subsidised café with free toast for breakfast
We want Boden to be the place everyone wants to work. Friendly and open, understanding and supportive. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices. We believe in hiring the best person for the job whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.
We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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