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Junior Footwear Technologist

New Look, City of Westminster

Junior Footwear Technologist

Salary Not Specified

New Look, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 6 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 59e4b689f9b941efa780d71e2276660f

Full Job Description

  • Take responsibility for fitting and sealing product
  • Apply the New Look quality framework including fit, performance, and compliance with support from your Specialist Technologist
  • Risk assessment of product with consultation with Specialist Technologist.
  • Understand the product development process from first fit through to production, liaising with design, buying, merchandising, and suppliers as required.
  • Able to ensure products meet standard/ regulatory compliance for UK, EU.
  • Able to work with suppliers to ensure product packaging meets New Look requirements.
  • Conduct regular New Look store visits to monitor quality and focus on continuous improvement
  • Monitor returns using weekly reports and highlight to suppliers, BMD and suggest remediation actions.
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    We are looking for a Junior Footwear Technologist to join our Footwear Quality Team in our London Office. You will need to have previous experience in a similar role and have fitting and technical footwear skills.,
  • Knowledge of all the footwear components that make up the product.
  • Able to conduct a fit session with support.
  • Able to measure a model confidently.
  • A strong eye and ability to develop a product range with a consistent fit and quality
  • Good influencing skills and resolution techniques
  • Risk assessment skills
  • Footwear Testing knowledge and understanding.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence the buying team and suppliers
  • An understanding of grading and sizing regulations
  • Numerical and analytical skills in order to review returns data.
  • An understanding of manufacturing faults and how to prevent going forward.
  • Understanding of supply chain issues, for example: lead times/ flexibility/ supplier capability
  • Understanding of labelling, packaging and presentation of a product to include legal compliance
  • The capability to perform under pressure and work in a fast paced environment.
  • Degree level Fashion/ Footwear technical qualification plus two years of footwear technical experience
  • Apprentice level 3/ 4 plus two years of technical experience

    The amazing people, the fashion - there are so many reasons to love working at New Look. We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals. Being part of the New Look Team means you get access to a great range of benefits & perks …
    • Being part of the New Look Team means you get access to a great range of benefits & perks…
  • You'll love our generous staff discount - 40% off for you and a loved one, and 25% off for up to 12 friends and family members!
  • Get special access to hundreds of discounts from top retailers and gyms, along with free workout classes, on our rewards platform Runway.
  • Plan for you retirement while you work with our contributory private pension scheme.
  • Our family-friendly policies include enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
  • Receive quick access to consultations and treatments with AXA Private Medical Scheme, paid for by us.
  • Big trip on the cards? Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
  • Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year.
  • Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme.
  • Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans.
  • Running late? No worries, enjoy a free breakfast on us!
  • We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust