Senior Technologist, RTW
INTRODUCTION
At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.
We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.
JOB PURPOSE
As a Senior Product Technologist, you will work across Multi-Product RTW. Categories will include separates such as Tailoring, Shirting, Tops, Trousers, Bottoms and Denim.
The role will be positioned within the Product Engineering team and be required to work across both Menswear and Womenswear.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the establishment of specs, sizing and measurement charts across all allocated styles within PLM. Measure and assess garments vs specs and BOM requirements to determine their accuracy.
- Fitting garments across various stages of their life cycle, often with product development and design present to ensure optimal, commercial sizing.
- Communicating comments, feedback, necessary testing to the allocated vendors.
- Tracking production and industrialisation progress against business targets and KPI's.
- Risk assessment and reporting to be managed across all allocated products.
- Responsible for actioning and managing any testing with the laboratories if required. Review and resolve any test failures
- Work cross functionally with design, product development, merchandising, sourcing and external manufacturers throughout the product lifecycle.
- Manage block libraries, fit language and definition of constructional quality standards within allocated category.
- Knowledge of wash care, aftercare, proclaimer application, labelling and safety is essential.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Bachelor degree or similar in Fashion or Textiles, 5 years' experience working as a Product Technologist.
- Extensive experience in development and manufacturing as well as working with external factories and vendors.
- Experience within patterns, grading and fits.
- Understanding of product testing, test methods, approval processes (labelling, wash care etc).
- Knowledge of construction & manufacturing methods.
- Knowledge of product safety and risk assessment across menswear and womenswear. PLM experience, MS Office skills.
- Ability to influence & manage situations.
- Self-starting and able to prioritise and focus workload.
- Able to be pragmatic, commercial and realistic whilst not compromising the Burberry standard.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
FOOTER
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.
Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS || RMM - RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT || n/a ||
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