Garment Technologist (Permanent)
- Recruiter
- TK Maxx
- Location
- England
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 31 Jan 2015
- Closes
- 02 Feb 2015
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Say hello to big brands & bigger career opportunities.
TJX Europe is a growth vehicle for the TJX Companies, Inc. - the world's leading off-price fashion and home ware retailer with sales of nearly $26 billion*, more than 3,000 stores in six countries and approximately 179,000 Associates (TJX Europe includes TK Maxx in UK&Ireland;, Germany and Poland and HomeSense).
With extensive career options, TJX Europe is one of the most successful and exciting retailers thanks to our business model of no-frills stores with opportunistic buying. So our savvy shoppers get top fashion & homeware brands for up to 60% less.
Job Summary
To implement the Technical / supplier strategy for area of responsibility, driving continual improvement in product and process. To manage the development and production of product ensuring that its quality meets our customer's expectations.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with buying teams to develop fit & quality in line with business needs.
• Work closely with the buying department to identify new key shapes for the season and develop blocks where appropriate.
• Work closely with the team to produce clear instructions for suppliers which will result in correct sampling. Create product specifications where necessary.
• Risk analyse the range identifying and implementing wearer trials where applicable. Discuss potential risks with team and supply base and action as appropriate.
• Develop the product through the fitting and approval process with the buyer, ensuring that all standards of fit and performance are met.
• Review best and worst sellers post season to learn product lessons and implement improvements where necessary.
• Manage any QC issues ensuring that commercially acceptable product reaches stores with a minimum delay.
• Physical - product samples- the role uses these to make improvements/ commercial decisions about the product. These are then used as agreed standards with the supplier
• Brand image - Quality of the product - the role is responsible for ensuring their product meets TK Maxx standards.
• Company integrity - a significant part of the role involves liaising with suppliers; understanding supplier's needs & maintaining a professional relationship at all times is essential.
Desired Skills and Experience
• Knowledge of developing product for fit, quality and performance
• Thorough knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting techniques and the fitting process
• Good knowledge of fabric testing standards and care labelling
• Some knowledge of garment wash techniques/ processes
• A good understanding of fashion retail processes
• A good understanding of Garment production systems
• Ability to see the big picture without losing sight of the details
• Strong communication and influencing at all levels
• Good planning and org skills, able to change plans in line with business needs
• Ability to risk analyse product
We are proud that we can offer progressive career possibilities, competitive salaries and exciting opportunities. We are committed to support your goals so you can help us achieve ours.
If you would like to be a part of something very unique then please apply today.
* Fiscal year ending February 2, 2013
TJX Europe is a growth vehicle for the TJX Companies, Inc. - the world's leading off-price fashion and home ware retailer with sales of nearly $26 billion*, more than 3,000 stores in six countries and approximately 179,000 Associates (TJX Europe includes TK Maxx in UK&Ireland;, Germany and Poland and HomeSense).
With extensive career options, TJX Europe is one of the most successful and exciting retailers thanks to our business model of no-frills stores with opportunistic buying. So our savvy shoppers get top fashion & homeware brands for up to 60% less.
Job Summary
To implement the Technical / supplier strategy for area of responsibility, driving continual improvement in product and process. To manage the development and production of product ensuring that its quality meets our customer's expectations.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with buying teams to develop fit & quality in line with business needs.
• Work closely with the buying department to identify new key shapes for the season and develop blocks where appropriate.
• Work closely with the team to produce clear instructions for suppliers which will result in correct sampling. Create product specifications where necessary.
• Risk analyse the range identifying and implementing wearer trials where applicable. Discuss potential risks with team and supply base and action as appropriate.
• Develop the product through the fitting and approval process with the buyer, ensuring that all standards of fit and performance are met.
• Review best and worst sellers post season to learn product lessons and implement improvements where necessary.
• Manage any QC issues ensuring that commercially acceptable product reaches stores with a minimum delay.
• Physical - product samples- the role uses these to make improvements/ commercial decisions about the product. These are then used as agreed standards with the supplier
• Brand image - Quality of the product - the role is responsible for ensuring their product meets TK Maxx standards.
• Company integrity - a significant part of the role involves liaising with suppliers; understanding supplier's needs & maintaining a professional relationship at all times is essential.
Desired Skills and Experience
• Knowledge of developing product for fit, quality and performance
• Thorough knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting techniques and the fitting process
• Good knowledge of fabric testing standards and care labelling
• Some knowledge of garment wash techniques/ processes
• A good understanding of fashion retail processes
• A good understanding of Garment production systems
• Ability to see the big picture without losing sight of the details
• Strong communication and influencing at all levels
• Good planning and org skills, able to change plans in line with business needs
• Ability to risk analyse product
We are proud that we can offer progressive career possibilities, competitive salaries and exciting opportunities. We are committed to support your goals so you can help us achieve ours.
If you would like to be a part of something very unique then please apply today.
* Fiscal year ending February 2, 2013