The Role
The primary purpose of the Junior Technologist - Footwear & Accessories is to support the technical development of footwear and accessories from concept through to production, ensuring products meet required quality, fit, performance, and compliance standards whilst in line with the business strategic direction. Working with the Product Team the Junior Technologist will provide technical support for the business ensuring all products comply with legal and accepted industry standards.
The Junior Technologist will ensure that the approval process and the quality management of products fulfil and exceed the company’s expectations.
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide technical support to the buying team and suppliers to develop a close working relationship.
- Create and develop tech packs ensuring suitability of product and supplier, including technical information and specification, as required.
- Work closely with Design, Buying and suppliers to ensure suitability of materials and components for product end use.
- Understand product costing and the implication of changes in product specifications on the cost price.
- Ensure all products meet relevant safety, legal, and compliance standards through risk assessments and tracking testing
- Support fit sessions and product reviews alongside Senior Technologists and Buying team
- Record clear, concise fit comments and support communication with suppliers
- Ensure consistency of fit across size ranges
- Manage the production process with the team in weekly critical path meetings, arrange visits to the supplier where required.
- Monitor returns and feefo comments; provide technical support to the warehouse team.
What We Are Looking For
- Previous internship or experience in footwear, accessories, or product technology
- Qualification in Footwear Technology, Product Development, Fashion Technology, or related field
- Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, including product make, materials and finishing, and their implications on total lead times.
- Understanding of supply chain issues/ costs – e.g. product lead times/ flexibility/ supplier capability
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft programmes e.g. Word, Excel & Outlook.
- Comprehensive understanding of spec sheets, tech packs and fit comments as well as quality control procedures including fabric composition, construction and product construction.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to multi-task across projects.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to initiate and build strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and independently manage workload.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify potential risks or issues and make suggestions to avoid or resolve them.
- Positive approach and an enthusiasm for product
Who We Are
Once upon a shirt, Nicholas Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler (whilst studying Geography at Bristol University – we might add) had the notion that he could make a better shirt at better value than anyone else in the world! He believed that all men; no matter their shape or size, where they may be in the world or indeed their budget; should be able to own a Jermyn Street quality shirt. A proper shirt. A CT shirt.
That was over 3 decades ago and whilst Charles Tyrwhitt (it rhymes with spirit by the way) is still famous for proper shirts, these days we are about so much more than collars and cuffs. Our purpose is to “make it easy for men to dress well”. We take care of a chap’s entire wardrobe, providing stylish solutions for every occasion. We make sure he gets what he wants, when and how he wants it.
With a unique product offering delivered with exceptional customer service, Charles Tyrwhitt is a world-known, well-loved London-based brand with stores throughout the United Kingdom, France, and the United States. Our Global Head Office is in London Bridge, where our teams that support our online presence in North America, Canada, Europe and Australia are based. We have a small Manhattan office for our US Partnerships and US Retail support teams, and our Distribution Centre and Contact Centre are based in Milton Keynes.
At Charles Tyrwhitt we believe in doing the right thing. That means making our products properly and sustainably, making our business work for our people, our customers, and our suppliers and giving back to charity to support those in need. We’re taking a good hard look at our social and environmental impact, and always looking for ways to be better.
‘I am Proud and Free to be me!’
When it comes to our people, we really do “Give a shirt”.
Tyrwhitteers (our people) are a diverse, passionate and entrepreneurial bunch. We enjoy a fun, engaging and rewarding culture, where everyone is empowered by our 3 BE-liefs which are; “BE the BOSS”, “BE the CUSTOMER” and “BE the BEST”.
