Footwear & Accessories Technologist

Footwear & Accessories Technologist London, England

Fred Perry Ltd
Full Time London, England 28978 - 44363 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style – and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents

PURPOSE: You will be working within the technical department, covering all products within the Fred Perry footwear and accessories range across Mens & Women’s.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Advising key component and construction detailing to design/development packs to facilitate production of prototype samples
  • Assessing all samples during the earliest stages of the development process in collaboration with designer and product developer
  • Updating product packages with comprehensive comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the supply base
  • Maintaining an accurate critical path from proto sample to bulk production stage in conjunction with the product development and production planning teams
  • Assessment, risk analysis and management of all potential new fabric and trim developments as well as bulk fabric, prints and trims.


THE PERSON:


  • Strong Technical knowledge across a variety of products across footwear & accessories
  • Excellent knowledge of construction and manufacturing methods
  • Working knowledge of the requirements of REACH, risk analysis and product safety
  • The ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources
  • Ability to work in a structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment, meeting deadlines.


HOURS:

We actively encourage our teams to have a good work/life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am – 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early, or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8:00am-4:30pm, or 10:00am-6:30pm etc). We also have 30-minute early finish on Fridays.

As we continue to work in a more flexible way, the Head Office acts a brand hub, where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face-to-face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects.

BENEFITS:

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff, and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don’t want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer:

  • Annual performance-related bonus
  • Competitive salary, reviewed every year
  • Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
  • Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
  • Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
  • Life insurance
  • Private healthcare
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Season ticket loan
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Annual Birthday vouchers
  • Regular opportunities to attend gigs / events

We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.

Footwear & Accessories Technologist
Fred Perry Ltd

www.fredperry.com
London, United Kingdom
Richard Gilmore
$100 to $500 million (USD)
201 to 500 Employees
Company - Private
Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
1952
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