Role Purpose:

Responsible for delivering and driving consistency in fit and a high standard of quality within all products to the brand standards. Working collaboratively with the production team on product development ensuring product conforms to the construction, finish, performance, and sustainable/ethical requirements to achieve the required aesthetic. Strive to elevate and constantly evaluate product performance and improve quality and fit where possible.

Key Responsibilities:

-        Working on product development with the entire Product team to ensure new ideas are risk assessed effectively in order to respect the development CP dates.

-        Creating detailed tech packs containing product specifications, fit comments and product performance requirements, ensuring product conformity to our requirements.

-        Identifying suitable fabrics, trims and washes in line with Lucy & Yak’s sustainability practices.

-        Working to the Critical Path maintaining deadlines effectively and highlighting any risk to dates throughout the season.

-        Attending all fit meetings, documenting fit comments accordingly. Sharing clear fit and construction comments/requirements on Initial, Red, Black and Gold seal within the tech pack to the India team.

-        Ability to anticipate technical problems and offer strong solutions with corrective action plans.

-        Analysing product returns, reviews and product faults with the Technical Manager, making recommendations required for product improvement.

-        Ensure that all Lucy & Yak products conforms with testing and performance standards utilising the L&Y performance manual.

-        Working with Technical Manager to ensure that all Lucy & Yak products have the relevant fabric standard labelling present and TC is received on shipping of orders.

-        Approving bulk test reports and care labels.

-        Maintaining high quality levels while working towards constant quality improvements – in partnership with our QC team, UK and India product team.

-        Communicate always with fluidity and transparency, and collaborate with ease with colleagues in all departments.

-        Work closely with the customer happiness team to offer product support ensuring excellent standards of customer satisfaction.

-        Complete benchmarking exercises against competitors for quality and fit and sustainability innovations within fabrics, packaging and processes.

Key Skills & Experience:

-        Profound technical mindset.

-        Minimum of 3 years in a Technologists role.

-        Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing operations, including pattern cutting skills, grading and marker making.

-        Knowledge of product performance and testing is essential.

-        Working knowledge of fabrics and garment components and finishes.

-        Knowledgeable and passionate about sustainability and circularity.

-        Experience of working with overseas factories demonstrating empathy with the constraints and timelines in this regard, showing the ability to communicate effectively.

-        The ability to grow and adapt accordingly within a relatively new and constantly changing fast growing business.