Garment Technologist

CV-Library

Posted on Aug 28, 2024 by CV-Library
Abbey Hill, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Temporary
Rohan is a leading outdoor company who loves creating high quality products. We have an exciting opportunity within our busy Product Team, based at our Head Office in Milton Keynes. If you are an experienced Garment Technologist looking to work across outdoor apparel and accessories, covering multiple product categories including waterproof jackets, walking trousers, and active jersey tops, then read on....

Who are we looking for?

To fulfil this exciting 12 month fixed term contract, you will have an excellent knowledge of garment construction, which you will have gained within a similar role, ideally within the outdoor or sportswear industries. You will have worked with Far East and European based suppliers on a regular basis, and have an educated understanding of product development challenges when dealing with a remote supplier. You will have good knowledge and awareness of apparel engineering and manufacturing process and best practice, and UK/European compliance standards and requirements.

The Role

The Garment Technologist is responsible for delivering premium apparel products on time and in line with agreed strategy for each product, ensuring maximised profit margins and adhering to Rohan brand and quality standards. You will act as primary liaison between Rohan and apparel and/or accessories suppliers to ensure that product key features and specifications are understood and executable. You will work closely with the design team to ensure that quality standards are upheld from concept throughout production. Working to exceed the brand and quality expectations of our Rohan customers is the key focus of your role

Key Objectives:

Deliver products that reflect the Rohan brand values of protective, lightweight, packable, easy care, lightweight and versatile.

Work with the Design team to ensure that all specifications of assigned products are appropriate in order to achieve the highest level of quality

Ensure the functional and quality demands of Rohan products are met from the product briefs throughout production.

Perform risk analysis at the handover stage to ensure any potential risks are identified and remedied or avoided at an early stage

Propose changes and production perspectives to improve products and ensure successful commercialization of the product during manufacturing

Alongside Design, ensure that products are fit for purpose and in line with current Rohan brand and quality expectations

Ensure that all new products, techniques and/or material combination adhere to Rohan quality standards

Monitor quality standards of product quality at suppliers during all stages of prototyping development

Ensure products are safe and legally compliant with all appropriate legislation

Act as the primary liaison between Rohan and the Suppliers to ensure that all related development and technical issues are understood and executable

Review and sign off on samples for accuracy, quality and function prior to production ensuring that all products meet business expectations

Review and analyse the cost breakdown of your assigned products during the prototyping process and recommend materials (fabrics, trims, prints and components) and constructions that will help improve margin

Conduct warehouse inspection on delivered bulk production as and when needed

Support Retail and Customer Services Teams on customers queries

What’s in it for you?

Working within an ambitious and friendly team

Free onsite parking

Personal Rohan clothing allowance

50% discount on our clothing

Contributions to Pension scheme

Life cover based on salary.

Employee Assistance Scheme

Important – please read before you apply:

The team travels together and individually, as required, to our suppliers in the Far East. We also travel to trade shows across Europe. This role does require some travel each year. Please do not apply if you are unable to travel abroad.

About the company

We make gear to keep you protected and comfortable in the world’s wildest places. From performance clothing to shoes and luggage we have created a range that is all you need and nothing you don’t. From our original and iconic “Bags Trousers” to our latest innovations everything is built on the original design principles that were conceived around a kitchen table in North Yorkshire forty years ago

Reference: 222227570

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Garment Technologist

CV-Library

Posted on Aug 28, 2024 by CV-Library

Abbey Hill, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Temporary
Rohan is a leading outdoor company who loves creating high quality products. We have an exciting opportunity within our busy Product Team, based at our Head Office in Milton Keynes. If you are an experienced Garment Technologist looking to work across outdoor apparel and accessories, covering multiple product categories including waterproof jackets, walking trousers, and active jersey tops, then read on....

Who are we looking for?

To fulfil this exciting 12 month fixed term contract, you will have an excellent knowledge of garment construction, which you will have gained within a similar role, ideally within the outdoor or sportswear industries. You will have worked with Far East and European based suppliers on a regular basis, and have an educated understanding of product development challenges when dealing with a remote supplier. You will have good knowledge and awareness of apparel engineering and manufacturing process and best practice, and UK/European compliance standards and requirements.

The Role

The Garment Technologist is responsible for delivering premium apparel products on time and in line with agreed strategy for each product, ensuring maximised profit margins and adhering to Rohan brand and quality standards. You will act as primary liaison between Rohan and apparel and/or accessories suppliers to ensure that product key features and specifications are understood and executable. You will work closely with the design team to ensure that quality standards are upheld from concept throughout production. Working to exceed the brand and quality expectations of our Rohan customers is the key focus of your role

Key Objectives:

Deliver products that reflect the Rohan brand values of protective, lightweight, packable, easy care, lightweight and versatile.

Work with the Design team to ensure that all specifications of assigned products are appropriate in order to achieve the highest level of quality

Ensure the functional and quality demands of Rohan products are met from the product briefs throughout production.

Perform risk analysis at the handover stage to ensure any potential risks are identified and remedied or avoided at an early stage

Propose changes and production perspectives to improve products and ensure successful commercialization of the product during manufacturing

Alongside Design, ensure that products are fit for purpose and in line with current Rohan brand and quality expectations

Ensure that all new products, techniques and/or material combination adhere to Rohan quality standards

Monitor quality standards of product quality at suppliers during all stages of prototyping development

Ensure products are safe and legally compliant with all appropriate legislation

Act as the primary liaison between Rohan and the Suppliers to ensure that all related development and technical issues are understood and executable

Review and sign off on samples for accuracy, quality and function prior to production ensuring that all products meet business expectations

Review and analyse the cost breakdown of your assigned products during the prototyping process and recommend materials (fabrics, trims, prints and components) and constructions that will help improve margin

Conduct warehouse inspection on delivered bulk production as and when needed

Support Retail and Customer Services Teams on customers queries

What’s in it for you?

Working within an ambitious and friendly team

Free onsite parking

Personal Rohan clothing allowance

50% discount on our clothing

Contributions to Pension scheme

Life cover based on salary.

Employee Assistance Scheme

Important – please read before you apply:

The team travels together and individually, as required, to our suppliers in the Far East. We also travel to trade shows across Europe. This role does require some travel each year. Please do not apply if you are unable to travel abroad.

About the company

We make gear to keep you protected and comfortable in the world’s wildest places. From performance clothing to shoes and luggage we have created a range that is all you need and nothing you don’t. From our original and iconic “Bags Trousers” to our latest innovations everything is built on the original design principles that were conceived around a kitchen table in North Yorkshire forty years ago

Reference: 222227570

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