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Junior Product Manager
Based: Central London, UK specific
Salary: To £27000
Ref: BA169V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Luxury Mens Accessories Brand
Reporting to the Product Manager the position offers varied responsibilities which will include licensee management .
Participating in fit meetings.Providing information to suppliers and to follow up sampling. Participate in range presentations and accurately record all information on all styles. Assisting with range finalization and generally supporting the Product Manager.
The position will suit a person who is educated to degree level and who has experience of working with luxury or high value branded clothing or accessories. Experience of working with factories is needed along with a good understanding or product make up. Good planning and organization skills are key along with good verbal and written communication skills.Photoshop ability is needed and if you have the ability to speak Italian that will be a plus, but it is not essential.
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Merchandiser
Based: Greater London, UK specific
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Ref: 155 Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is an exciting and exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading fashion suppliers. The position will suit a person with good commercial experience. You may currently be working with a retail buying environment and have a desire to work more closely with product or you could be with another supplier and be ready to develop your career further with a much larger company.
You will need to be educated to degree level preferably in business studies although not essential. You will need to be analytical & process driven with outstanding people skills, used to managing order process and critical path you will also need to be very confident with the desire and drive to succeed. This unique position will allow fast progression though the ranks for the right person to senior level.
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QA Manager Hard Goods
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: To £45000 plus benefits
Ref: BA149V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Substantial Retailer
Key Responsibilities
Provide direction and guidance for a team of Product Technologists ensuring all objectives are met within agreed time scales.
Monitor product quality performance within the specific categories hard and soft lines ( home products/cookware/ electrical/lighting/garden/gift products ) reporting to Head of QA and liaise with suppliers in order to reduce returns.
Provide and manage resources to ensure all samples are processed and managed in line with the critical paths and that all processes are being adhered to.
Manage, support and develop the team to ensure all quality standards are met across all product categories and packaging at all stages of the Quality Assurance process.
Maintain and develop relationships with external third parties.
Visit overseas and UK suppliers as required by the business in order to advise on quality and the assessment of manufacturing sites, QA Processes and systems.
Audit factories for QA Capabilities and Ethical Compliance as required. Help train team members during visits so they gain a grounding and further understanding of these requirements. Conduct AQL inspections randomly for monitoring of suppliers, manufacturers and personal development.
Ensure all procedures for Direct Imports are being adhered to at all times.
Manage difficult supplier negotiation providing support to the Product Technologists.
Liaise with Trading Standards (as required) and ensure all incidents are dealt with in a timely manner.
Liaise regularly with the Buying team to keep up to date with current issues, legislation and quality issues.
Keep up to date with current regulations, legislation, standards and ensure company policies are in line with them.
Skills sought.
Experience in a fast paced retail environment
Excellent technical product knowledge for different hard and soft lines
Previous overseas travel in particular with China with a sound knowledge of manufacturing processes
Ability to train staff in new processes and audits as required
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with overseas manufacturers and suppliers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to make decisions in a commercial environment
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Category Manager - Footwear - Kids
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: to £57,00
Ref: BA0133/SL Type: Contract Start date: Flexible
Reporting to Director level, this key role is responsible for managing a clear strategy, full P&L and meeting key objectives. You will have Brand management expertise, children’s product experience, be a dynamic self starter, a strategic thinker who drives results. Click here to apply
Product Development Manager
Based: Greater London, UK specific
Salary: to £50,000
Ref: 132 Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is a high profile role with a global children's Brand, our client is looking for a senior manager to develop the direction of UK product in line with the European Brand.
We are looking for a dynamic self starter and a strategic thinker with exceptional presentation and communication skills. You will be required to determine trend and design needs of the market and for licensees. You will need to build key relationships, drive innovation and be an Ambassador for the Brand. Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat preferred. Background in stationery, arts and Crafts or toys preferred.
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Garment Technologist
Based: Berkshire, UK specific
Salary: To £35000
Ref: BA127V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Men's and ladies international casual clothing brand.
Working as part of a team the responsibilities will be for men's and ladies denim garments. Creation of size specifications. Conducting fit sessions. Ensuring fabric and garment performance tests are carried out by the supplier and results provided in a timely manner
Sealing of samples. Providing feed back for the business.
Building strong relationships with suppliers
Visits to suppliers in other countries as required
The position will suit a person with an excellent knowledge of denim product and a person who is happy to work on mens and ladies clothing. Additional language skills will be useful Click here to apply
Textile Development Manager
Based: Holland, Europe
Salary: To £55000 plus benefits
Ref: BA119V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Mens ,Ladies and Children's Branded footwear.
Working as part of a team this is a new position and one which will require you to give direction on new product developments within the market place and to provide innovation on a wide range of materials for the footwear design team.
You will visit trade shows and suppliers and provide trend direction. Be actively involved with the sourcing of new suppliers to provide materials from synthetics to natural textiles and leather.
Builds strong ongoing relationships with the suppliers and ensure that best practice is adopted.
The person sought will be educated to degree level ideally within the Textiles sector. You will need to have a sound technical knowledge of a wide range of fabrics and components and also be very aware of market development, so have a creative ability. You may currently be working with footwear or within another clothing accessories area. Or you may be in the apparel or home sector . The key is the combined technical and creative skills and knowledge of textiles sources. It is also important that you have experience of the European market . Fluent spoken and written English is required . Additional European languages beneficial.
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Garment Technical Engineer
Based: Cairo, Egypt, Middle East
Salary: To £30000 TAX Free plus
Ref: BA16v Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Successful Trading and manufacturing operation focused on shirts and blouses.
Due to expansion plans the company are seeking a person with broad experience to take responsibility for introducing and up dating procedures for sampling and pre-production. Costing /risk analysis/capacity planning and line balancing. Integrating QC reports. There will also be the opportunity to be involved with work study through identifying correct methods and working with the IE staff to establish the best SMV.
The position offers a lot of scope for the present and the future and is one on a rolling contract basis.
The person sought will need to have a very sound manufacturing background, preferable one that has included working with lightweight garments. You will need to have a very sound knowledge of garment construction. The ability to supervise and influence others. Fluent spoken and written English is required.
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Product Co-ordinator
Based: Central London, UK specific
Salary: £17 – 18,000
Ref: BA0055JC Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This reputable supplier to Marks & Spencers is seeking a Product Co-ordinator. Your key responsibilities will be:
- To assist design team and ensure all deadlines are met
- To ensure action plans and critical dates are adhered to
- To input all relevant design information for fabrics and trim reports
- To file reports so historic date can be accessed easily
- To manage sample racks prior to fit meetings
You will be a recent grad with production/product development experience, have a meticulous eye for detail, be self-disciplined and highly organised. Immediate start.
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Product Developer/Garment Technologist
Based: Cheshire, UK specific
Salary: Attractive
Ref: BA021JC Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This reputable street wear brand is seeking a Product Developer. Your key responsibilities will be:
- To interact between marketing, design, product development and sales
- To apply critical path management skills to all projects
- To monitor all pre-production stages through sampling sealing ensuring all garments are produced to required design, specifications and costings
- To ensure all fabrics and components are fully approved and meet company standards
- To establish and maintain relationships between design, marketing and supply chain
You will be a graduate with relevant work experience in garment/textile industry with strong IT skills. If this sounds like you please contact me today!
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Garment Technologist
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: £excellent
Ref: BA100V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Major Retail operation
Working as part of a team the person will be responsible for a wide range of clothing for men and women.
You will advise and support the buying team on product specifications and quality and manage the sample approval process.
Meet and work with suppliers to improve processes and overall quality standards.
Assess and evaluate test reports. Sealing of pre-production and production samples. Monitor and analyze returned merchandise.
The person sought will need to have a few years commercial experience with a retailer or supplier . A commercial outlook and the ability to work within a fast paced environment whilst still paying attention to the detail. A sound knowledge of woven and knitted fabrics is required along with an excellent knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing processes. Click here to apply
Product Development Manager
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: to £45000
Ref: BA86vm Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Luxury Retail
Responsibilities will be for the development of a commercial range of luxury goods which will cross many categories such as jewellery and watches through to gift items. The person will work closely with the design production and quality teams as well as retail merchandising and will agree suppliers to use with the production manager.
The person will take responsibility for translating the designs to the first prototype and for the packaging required. Price negotiations and final cost prices in accordance to targets set. Presentation of the ranges.
Management of a small team of product developers.
The position will suit someone with extensive product development experience with hard goods. Luxury or designer branded products will be ideal but candidates with non branded goods experience will be considered.
Previous experience of range planning and costing and the ability to manage your time effectively are required along with a good knowledge of different suppliers. Click here to apply
Product Development Manager
Based: Holland, UK specific
Salary: £Excellent plus Bonus
Ref: BA85V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
International brand.
Responsibilities will include the management and development of a team and providing on going support for staff.
Overseeing and managing the commercialisation of active sports clothing. Ensuring prototypes reflect the construction specifications. Co-ordinate with the different departments for quality assurance and guide and influence the product development process and ensure timely procedures. Facilitate problem solving and address issues in a timely fashion. Oversee materials development process. Work closely with the different category teams
The person sought is expected to have undertaken a Degree in a technical clothing area and will need sound commercial experience with the exposure to managing and developing the skills of other people Click here to apply
Product Technologist Electrical
Based: Greater London, UK specific
Salary: £Excellent
Ref: BA0082VM Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
A highly successful business
Due to expansion the company are seeking an additional technologist who will focus on home electrical items.
You will advise on product and packaging and work closely with the buyers. Maintain quality standards and seek to improve on these. Manage the sample process and provide technical recommendations. Meet with suppliers and seek to improve quality and working relationships. Analyze product return rates. Assess and evaluate test reports and communicate product approval status to the buyers.
The person sought will need a good technical background with electical products . Good organizational skills and attention to detail are also required along with the ability to make commercial decisions.
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Product Technologist
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: £Excellent
Ref: BA0073VM Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Highly Successful Mail Order/Retailer.
Responsibilities will be for the technical and quality aspects of precious, semi precious and costume jewellery. You will work closely with the buyers and seek to maintain and improve quality.
Liaise with factories and visit as needed.
Make commercial decisions on new product .
Manage critical paths for the sampling.
A sound technical background with experience of a wide range of metals and components is required. Click here to apply
Product Technologist
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: £Excellent
Ref: BA72V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
A hugely successful mail order company
Due to expansion the company are seeking an additional technologist who will focus on home merchandise such as occasional furniture items through to picture frames and ornaments. There may also be some soft textiles and some small electrical appliances.
You will advise on product and packaging and work closely with the buyers. Maintain quality standards and seek to improve on theses. Manage the sample process and provide technical recommendations. Meet with suppliers and seek to improve quality and working relationships. Analyze product return rates Assess and evaluate test reports and communicate product approval status to the buyers.
The person sought will need a good technical knowledge of different products along with a good understanding of manufacturing processes. Good organizational skills and attention to detail are also required along with the ability to make commercial decisions within a fast paced environment.
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Textile Development Manager
Based: Belgium, Europe
Salary: £Excellent plus benefits
Ref: BA9V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
International Casual Clothing Brand
Working with the creative and technical teams your responsibilities will be for the development of trimmings and accessories for clothing. Achieving the cost frames as well as the quality.
Identifying emerging trends and communicating this information to the creative teams.
Sourcing new suppliers and taking responsibility for price negotiations, lead times etc.
Leading a small team and ensuring that they maintain an up to date library of information on trimmings.
Defining strategies and implementing plans to reduce costs and improve flow.
The posiiton will suit a person with a Technical Textile qualification and someone with sound commercial experience within the apparel textile field. Development sourcing and technical knowledge are the key requirements. Click here to apply
Fabric Finishing Specialist
Based: Belgium, Europe
Salary: To £44000 plus benefits
Ref: BA68V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
International Brand of Casual Clothing
This is a new posiiton and one which will support the product development teams across the business for ladies and mens knitted and woven tops.
You will be involved with developing new finishes and working to design briefs and to cost points. Identifying new trends and keeping the teams up to date on new developments in finishing . Organising finishing and chemical weeks and workshops plus laundry visits to enable the completion of innovative products.
A Textile qualification combined with commercial experience relating to the finishes on garments is required. Fluent written and spoken English will be needed . Additional language skills a plus. Click here to apply
Fabric Developer
Based: Belgium, Europe
Salary: £35-£44000 plus benefits
Ref: BA67V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is an International Brand of Ladies and Mens Casual Clothing.
Working as part of the technical team your responsibilities will be to support the design and product development teams by identifying and developing a portfolio of fabrics to meet the needs of the brand.
To keep up to date with emerging trends in fabrics and to provide technical expertise.
The position will suit a person with a relevant textile degree plus commercial experience with knitted fabrics for apparel. Good communication skills and the ability to multi task are essential. Click here to apply
Garment Technologist Mens Clothing
Based: London, UK specific
Salary: To £35000 plus benefits
Ref: BA57V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Men’s Luxury Retail Lightweight wovens and knitwear
Key responsibilities will be:
Technical development and construction of all ranges in close liaison with Head Office and the Factories.
Monitor pre-production runs for the approval of Gold seal samples and sign off with Product Development Manager.
Work with the Product Development on the approval of prototypes.
Agree all product specifications following formal approval of new style and fit.
Develop working relationships with factories and suppliers and recommend who to use for each product and new development.
Approve and implement all patterns, grades, measurements and technical details together with sample garments, in conjunction with the product team.
Ensure consistency and accuracy between all factories using the same blocks and measurements. Establish and maintain pattern library.
Educated to Degree level .A sound knowledge of garment construction is required with good experience of men’s clothing especially lightweight woven’s. Good communication skills and the ability to pay attention to detail.
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Technical Liaison Manager
Based: Central London, UK specific
Salary: To £40000 Plus benefits
Ref: BA20V Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Successful Supplier of Ladies Clothing. Working closely with the major retail customers you will be responsible for providing technical guidance and support to an in house team and also t the retailers. You will oversee garment fittings and advise on changes required to patterns. Supervise the changes and ensure the customer is aware of why the changes are required. Organise and manage the critical paths. Liaise with factories. The position will involve working with a wide range of ladies clothing from tailored merchandise to lightweight garments and you will need to have this broad experience. Good communication skills along with your sound technical knowledge and ability are needed. Click here to apply
Senior Product Developer
Based: Holland, Europe
Salary: £ Excellent
Ref: 1220v Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
International Sportswear Brand. Responsibilities will include the development of in line styles and promotional ; the commercialisation of the product. Analysis of manufacturers capabilities and the management of potential and actual problems.
Carrying out research for new technologies in fabrication. You will work closely with the design and cross functional teams and will help with the sourcing of suppliers and the development plus pricing of materials. Maintaining relevant information and seek to progress the commercialisation in a timely manner. Provide technical expertise. You will also have responsibility for training junior developers and assisting with their overall development. The position will require you to work with professional tennis players, so an real interest in this sport will be ideal! A sound knowledge of garment construction as well as fabric knowledge is required. Previous experience with sports clothing is desirable but candidates with a real interest in sports and a sound technical background within clothing will be considered. Some travel will be involved. Click here to apply
Product Manager
Based: Egypt, Africa
Salary: C £35- £45000 tax free
Ref: 972vm Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
Successful retailer of ladies and men’s clothing. Responsibility will be for the development of product from the design stage to sample and final production. Working with a wide variety of ladies clothing and also on men’s product you will advise on suitable manufacturers and take responsibility for price negotiations and fro resolving any problems. Provide technical support and lead a team of product developers and technical personnel. The successful candidate will need to have a sound knowledge of garment construction and have the experience of managing the life cycle of a garment form concept to store. Good commercial acumen combined with a good knowledge of suppliers with China and the Far East generally are required. The experience of managing others. The awareness of market trends especially within Europe is also important. Click here to apply
Fabric Technologist
Based: Shanghai China, Asia
Salary: £Negotiable Ex Pat Package
Ref: 1275v Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This is a British company with interest in China and a business that is well established and known for ladies clothing. The company supply major retailers within the UK.
Reporting to a General Manager the responsibilities will include managing a small local team. Sourcing and re sourcing fabrics and being involved with the development of the same. This will be for local manufacturing and also for manufacturing of garments within other countries. The focus being on woven product.
Taking responsibility for all the pre production stages and ensuring processes are followed through correctly.
Management of the critical path and continuous liaison with the UK office.
Assessment of test results and management of quality.
The position will suit a person who has a relevant Textile degree and who has commercial experience within the area of woven fabrics for apparel. Broad experience is desired.
The position will offer a 2 year contract which will include return flights to country of origin
Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Cantonese a benefit but not essential . You will work with other ex pats within the company as well as local people.
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Wholesale Merchandiser/Technologist
Based: Central London, UK specific
Salary: £24 – 30,000
Ref: 1191/JC Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
This successful young menswear fashion brand is seeking a wholesale merchandiser/technologist with energy, enthusiasm and drive to join their expanding team. Your key responsibilities will be:
- To work closely with designers
- To assist with sourcing fabrics, negotiating prices and ordering fabrics
- Attend fit meetings
- Approving lap dips and strike offs
- Approve pre-production and shipment samples
- Liaising closely with factories and suppliers
- Critical path management
Educated to degree level you will need to have a sound knowledge of garment construction, the ability to fit and previous experience within the menswear market. A good knowledge of printing/dying/finishing in both garments and textiles is desired along with good organisational skills and of course a passion for fashion. Some overseas travel may be necessary.
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Finishing and Development Manager
Based: Belgium, UK specific
Salary: £Excellent
Ref: 857v Type: Permanent Start date: Immediate
International clothing brand. This position will involve considerable travel to laundry facilities within other countries and the purpose of the position is to provide technical support to the Brand and Product Development teams. To identify and develop new finishes and to work within the cost constraints and to given time frames and quality standards. To identify new market trends within the area of finishing and to provide technical expertise for the finishing process. To advise on capacity, capability risks and constraints and provide solutions. Recommend chemicals equipment and best practices. Review recipes and ensure compliance to agreed standards across the business. The position will suit a person with in depth experience of wet and dry processes for denim fabric. You will have worked within a laundry environment and will need to have managed other people. It is anticipated that you will have a relevant textile degree. Fluent spoken and written English is required along with the ability to travel.
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