What will you do as a Junior Technologist?
* Ensure adherence to the required sealing process from initial prototype to production sign off (including critical path adherence and management).
* Work with design/buying teams during product development to get as many samples ‘right first time’ as possible.
* Ensure all products are effectively managed through the appropriate testing and care/safety labelling requirements including the management of new fabrics/components as well as the collection of all sustainable credentials.
* Actively adopt a Quality Assurance approach to all areas of role.
* Review and ensure product compliance at category level.
* Develop an understanding of technical capability of suppliers through product assessment, dialogue/processes and supplier/factory visits.
* Raise issues with line manager and develop approach to address these.
* Support the Risk Assessment process to ensure product feasible, safe and legal products.
* Work with suppliers to help understand the most cost effective production methods to deliver the required quality standards.
* Understand block/size requirements on relevant category and ensure they are consistently applied across all products (clothing).
* Drive product forward in terms of fit, construction and technical performance in order to meet customer expectations.
* Alongside the Technologist, carry out regular market research for current/new products and labelling.
* Manage and respond to issues highlighted by the DC, working with buying and merchandising teams as well as suppliers, to ensure any issues are resolved in a timely manner and a CAP put in place to ensure issues are eliminated for current and future product.
* Liaise with offices to monitor production offshore.
What will you need to succeed as our Junior Technologist?
* Proven experience at Assistant Technologist level.
* Degree educated or equivalent in recognised textile qualification.
* Proven experience product: childrenswear and/or accessories, as appropriate, with an appreciation of the commercial requirements of trading.
* Experience of sustainable fabrics and certification.
* Passionate about Monsoon Accessorize product and getting the right quality product in stores for customers.
What will we offer you in return?
* Competitive salary.
* 23 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme.
* Bonus day off each year after 6 months service.
* A pension that you will be automatically enrolled in after 3 months.
* Life assurance (subject to participating in the pension scheme).
* A flexible working approach.
* Early pay day Friday finish.
* A generous staff discount with up to 50% discount on our products.
* Interest free season ticket loans.
* Additional discounts such as Westfield discount, etc.
If this all sounds great and you feel you are who we are looking for, let us know and apply today.
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