Overview
Garment Technologist Assistant – Footwear
London, England, United Kingdom
THE ALLSAINTS TEAM
At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings – making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we’d love to talk to you.
We’re a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.
We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.
We are looking for an ambitious garment technologist assistant to join our close knit team, overseeing our footwear category. You will work alongside the footwear team to support administration and other general ad hoc duties in the office.
In this role you will work closely with the footwear technologist, product manager, production manager and design to support in ensuring the product build is fit for purpose across all AllSaints footwear in terms of quality, fit, comfort and durability. You will work in collaboration with our factories, supporting and documenting fitting reports, email queries, sample storing/sending out.
To be successful in this role you will be motivated and willing to support the team in achieving great results. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about footwear products and fashion and wants to work cross functionally with various other teams.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Technical Department at AllSaints are responsible for the fit and quality of all AllSaints products. We work closely with Design to execute their creative vision, whilst maintaining the quality and consistency of AllSaints’ products, ensuring the brand remains an iconic and high quality label.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
- Maintaining and improving through applied technology, the quality and value of all products in line with business strategic direction
- Working with the footwear technologist, design, buying, DC and suppliers you will provide support for the business ensuring all products comply with legal and accepted industry standards, ensuring that the approval process and the quality management of products fulfil and exceed the company’s expectations
- Sample management
- Collecting/sending parcels out to vendors and DC and maintaining the courier tracker
- Assisting in chasing confirmation and pre-shipment samples and testing and management of the CP tracker
- Managing sample cupboard
- Note taking during fits and completing and sending supporting documents from Proto to bulk production
- Managing the google sheets: Materials of footwear, Boot upper measurement, Last Library, BOM and foot fit database, furrier letters
- Managing partner testing and collating all other testing
- Assist in issuing our wearer trials and providing feedback to the technologist
- Support team with deliveries and unpacking footwear samples in the office
- Other ad-hoc duties to support footwear team including: supporting the team to organise samples in the office, unpack and pack boxes of footwear samples, CFM and development samples
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?
- Systematic approach to work and a meticulous eye for detail
- PC literate skills: Excel, Word, Power point
- Knowledge of footwear manufacture is preferable, however not essential as you will learn on the job
- Ability to learn quickly and absorb knowledge and new skills
- Proactive and a team player
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers
One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas
We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind
We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future
BENEFITS
- A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
- We are a disability committed certified employer
- Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
- 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
- Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
- Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
- UNUM employee assistance helpline
- Life assurance cover
- Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
- Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
- Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
- Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adaption, menopause)
- Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
- Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
- Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!
#WeAreAllSaints
Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.
We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.
Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.
If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.
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