Footwear & Accessories Technologist

Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style – and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents

PURPOSE: You will be working within the technical department, covering all products within the Fred Perry footwear and accessories range across Mens & Women’s.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advising key component and construction detailing to design/development packs to facilitate production of prototype samples
• Assessing all samples during the earliest stages of the development process in collaboration with designer and product developer
• Updating product packages with comprehensive comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the supply base
• Maintaining an accurate critical path from proto sample to bulk production stage in conjunction with the product development and production planning teams
• Assessment, risk analysis and management of all potential new fabric and trim developments as well as bulk fabric, prints and trims.

THE PERSON:

• Strong Technical knowledge across a variety of products across footwear & accessories
• Excellent knowledge of construction and manufacturing methods
• Working knowledge of the requirements of REACH, risk analysis and product safety
• The ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources
• Ability to work in a structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment, meeting deadlines.

HOURS:

We actively encourage our teams to have a good work/life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am – 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early, or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8:00am-4:30pm, or 10:00am-6:30pm etc). We also have 30-minute early finish on Fridays.

As we continue to work in a more flexible way, the Head Office acts a brand hub, where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face-to-face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects.

BENEFITS:

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff, and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don’t want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer:

• Annual performance-related bonus
• Competitive salary, reviewed every year
• Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
• Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
• Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Season ticket loan
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Birthday vouchers
• Regular opportunities to attend gigs / events

We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.