Job Ref: 215219857

Date: 2021-11-22 11:15:48

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We are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist on a fixed six month contract, to work within the technical team across outdoor apparel and accessories, covering multiple product categories including taped waterproof jackets, walking trousers, and active jersey tops.

Who are we looking for?

To fulfil this exciting role 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 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 UK/European fabric testing standards and requirements.

The Role

The Garment Technologist is responsible for delivering premium quality 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 throughout. The Garment Technologist acts as primary liaison between Rohan and apparel and/or accessories suppliers to ensure that product key features and specifications are understood and executable. The Garment Technologist will work closely with the design team to ensure that expected 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:

To deliver products that reflects 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

To 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

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

Conduct warehouse inspection on delivered bulk production as and when needed

Support our Retail and Customer Services Teams on customers queries

What’s in it for you?

Clothing allowance

Clothing Allowance

50% discount on our own clothing

Contributions to a Pension scheme

Life cover based on salary

Access to child care vouchers

Bikes through the government ride to work scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Access to in-house e-learning modules

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. That is what still make us unique

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