Job Title: Fashion Product Engineering Manager - 4 month contract, onsite London 5 days per week
The client:
Global leading fashion house.
Overview:
Lead the garment technical team through design, development, and production processes, ensuring styles meet quality, cost, and delivery standards. Focus on construction, methods, machinery, and quality to achieve 100% on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the garment technical team to deliver seasonal developments aligned with the Critical Path.
- Collaborate with London technical design on new product strategies and construction details.
- Conduct design risk assessments and propose solutions with cross-functional teams.
- Oversee Proto processes, attending fit meetings in London as needed.
- Ensure accurate and timely Technical Specification Packs for factories.
- Approve production Kit Samples and authorize bulk production with the Pattern Technical Manager.
- Monitor team performance against business KPIs and objectives.
- Support team development with personal growth plans and departmental goals.
Profile Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
- Degree in Textiles/Fashion with garment industry expertise.
- Strong knowledge of garment construction and fit (rainwear/outerwear experience is a plus).
- Hands-on manufacturing experience, including training machinists in sewing methods.
- Proven team leadership and management experience.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Adobe, and Office Suite.
Creative Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.