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

The Footwear and Accessories Technologist will be based within our technical department, covering all products within the Fred Perry footwear and accessories range across men's & women's. Key Responsibilities Advising key component, measurement 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, pro-actively influencing decisions where necessary.

Updating product packages with comprehensive comments and sample feedback, providing technical instructions to the supply base. Full ownership of product from SMS stage to bulk production, fitting and approval of graded size charts for production, approving all fabric and trim testing.

Maintaining technical sample tracker to track approval processes of products. 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, managing and influencing suitability and compatibility. Working closely with the product development teams to review responsible and sustainable fabric and trim alternatives, and review necessary certification needed, keeping on top of the validity of all certificates for all responsibly sourced fabrics and trims in the range.

Reviewing base and bulk test reports of all fabrics and trims and maintaining legal and accurate fibre analysis for care labels. Maintaining fabric testing matrix Liaising wi