To develop and build a Womens offer that meets the needs, desires and specifications of the customer within each relevant brand, in line with the overall brand identity and company ethos. Working in partnership with the buying and merchandising teams to improve quality and fit, while building a full and balanced range that maximises sales and margin performance.

What you will do

The role is responsible for ensuring standards of fit and quality are maintained across the product range

Completes technical specification and fit workbooks for all product, in conjunction with the buying team

Accountable for the fit sample process within the critical path, ensures deadlines are met

Work alongside the buying team to expand and develop the Brand identity that maximises the potential of womenswear bottoms product category

Liaises with suppliers to ensure a commercial proposition whilst maintains production standards and product integrity

Ensure a comprehensive supply base for product range that has the capability and capacity to consistently deliver against current and future growth requirements

Ensure that suppliers conform to our code of ethics, accountable for the follow up of ethical audits and urgently address any potential issues

Product testing, accountable for communicating test requirements for both component and materials to supply base, ensure no use of restricted substances (REACH). Updates the supplier manual with changing environmental & legal requirements

Sets minimum product manufacturing standards, grading rules and width fitting to build a last library and drive fit consistently across product offer

Contributes to packaging manual and improves product presentation

Proactively communicates women's bottoms product to wider business e.g., Website 'how to measure' guide / social media team

Works alongside and supports technologists to ensure a consistent way of working

4+ years demonstrable successful technologist experience in women's clothing, preferably with experience of specialist markets and product category

Proven track record

Experience of (and comfortable working within) a Buyer driven business

Results driven with sound technical product acumen

Expert knowledge of women's bottoms supply base and key contacts

Strategic thinker with a hands on, action-oriented approach

Passion for the brand with a strong understanding of the demands of our customer

Highly motivated and a desire to be the best with proven ability to work well as a team

Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace with loyalty and commitment to the business