Garment technican- Accessories

You will provide technical expertise across a diverse range of accessories, understanding that each product and end use requires a different technical approach. Working closely with Design from concept through to production, you’ll ensure products deliver the right fit, comfort, function, quality and performance, while consistently meeting Hunkemöller’s product standards.

Working closely with Buying, Design and suppliers, you’ll translate creative concepts into clear technical requirements, identify risks early, support fit and product reviews, and manage technical approval from first sample through to production.

This role suits a confident, hands-on technician who can adapt their technical approach to different products and materials, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, performance and the customer.

Your main tasks & responsibilities will be

Product Development

• Contribute to strategy meetings, sharing relevant technical updates, product insights and opportunities for development.
• Research new materials, components, applications and construction techniques that can enhance product quality, performance and innovation.
• Gather and communicate customer feedback and insights from stores and customer-facing teams to identify opportunities to improve the product.
• Work with Design and suppliers to source fabrics, materials, trims and components that are appropriate for the product, construction and intended end use.
• Translate Design artworks and concepts into clear, accurate technical information to support product development.

Sampling, Fitting & Product Review

• Conduct fit and product review sessions, assessing fit, comfort, function and overall suitability for the intended end use.
• Identify technical issues during sampling and fitting, working with Design and suppliers to find practical solutions and refine the product.
• Review and challenge product construction, materials and components to ensure they are appropriate for the product and create opportunities to improve or elevate the end result.
• Record clear and accurate technical comments, measurements and images, maintaining up-to-date specifications in PLM.
• Manage the sealing and approval process from first sample through to pre-production and production.

Quality

• Ensure products consistently meet established quality, construction and workmanship standards throughout development and production.
• Monitor product performance against agreed standards, identifying areas for improvement and supporting the development of new standards where required.
• Ensure fabrics, materials, trims and components meet defined quality and performance requirements, with risk-based wear testing carried out where needed.
• Carry out random AQL checks in the DC, ensuring QC failures are clearly communicated and followed up with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop product-specific technical standards and documentation, ensuring requirements remain relevant to fit, performance and quality.

Testing

• Manage, review and approve base and bulk test reports, ensuring testing is aligned with Hunkemöller standards and escalating issues with clear technical recommendations.
• Support and conduct risk-based wear testing to identify potential product issues early and work with suppliers to resolve them.
• Work with the Product Sustainability Technologist to ensure products comply with relevant EU requirements and are supported by the correct testing and product information.

Critical path

• Work closely with the buying team and suppliers to ensure Critical path management is followed and suppliers are delivering samples at every stage of the fitting process and technical dates are running to plan

Supplier communication

• Conduct supplier VC’S to foster strong supplier relationships, assessing any production risks and maintaining key technical milestones.
• Work with suppliers to ensure design briefs are translated to deliver samples right first time
• Pre- production risk assessments are reviewed and actions followed.

You are our perfect candidate, if you have

• A Bachelors-/Masters-/HBO-degree in, fashion and/or clothing and quality control
• Gained at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar function required
• Good knowledge of the English language (spoken & written)
• Knowledge of MS-Office
• Knowledge of PLM systems

Hunkemöller strives to be a much loved, social & inclusive brand. A place where people love to work, are proud of the brand, and where we create true brand ambassadors. Working in a passionate, energetic, design-led and performance-driven environment where our customer sits at the heart of everything we do. Hunkemöller is certified TOP EMPLOYER of the Netherlands 2024, which underlines our people initiatives and achievements.

Together Tomorrow – Join a Retailer that's on the move to be better for our planet, better for people, better together! From diversity & inclusion, reducing waste, to product care and how we work with our suppliers, our Together Tomorrow initiative reflects what we do and helps drive change across our business. Ready to help us achieving our ambitious goals? Where ever you'll start working with us, if in Stores or our HQs, you can contribute!

Apply now with your CV in English or LinkedIn profile only.

For this role, we're not looking to work with external agencies.

YOUR TASKS

You will provide technical expertise across a diverse range of accessories, understanding that each product and end use requires a different technical approach. Working closely with Design from concept through to production, you’ll ensure products deliver the right fit, comfort, function, quality and performance, while consistently meeting Hunkemöller’s product standards.

Working closely with Buying, Design and suppliers, you’ll translate creative concepts into clear technical requirements, identify risks early, support fit and product reviews, and manage technical approval from first sample through to production.

This role suits a confident, hands-on technician who can adapt their technical approach to different products and materials, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, performance and the customer.

Your main tasks & responsibilities will be

Product Development

• Contribute to strategy meetings, sharing relevant technical updates, product insights and opportunities for development.
• Research new materials, components, applications and construction techniques that can enhance product quality, performance and innovation.
• Gather and communicate customer feedback and insights from stores and customer-facing teams to identify opportunities to improve the product.
• Work with Design and suppliers to source fabrics, materials, trims and components that are appropriate for the product, construction and intended end use.
• Translate Design artworks and concepts into clear, accurate technical information to support product development.

Sampling, Fitting & Product Review

• Conduct fit and product review sessions, assessing fit, comfort, function and overall suitability for the intended end use.
• Identify technical issues during sampling and fitting, working with Design and suppliers to find practical solutions and refine the product.
• Review and challenge product construction, materials and components to ensure they are appropriate for the product and create opportunities to improve or elevate the end result.
• Record clear and accurate technical comments, measurements and images, maintaining up-to-date specifications in PLM.
• Manage the sealing and approval process from first sample through to pre-production and production.

Quality

• Ensure products consistently meet established quality, construction and workmanship standards throughout development and production.
• Monitor product performance against agreed standards, identifying areas for improvement and supporting the development of new standards where required.
• Ensure fabrics, materials, trims and components meet defined quality and performance requirements, with risk-based wear testing carried out where needed.
• Carry out random AQL checks in the DC, ensuring QC failures are clearly communicated and followed up with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop product-specific technical standards and documentation, ensuring requirements remain relevant to fit, performance and quality.

Testing

• Manage, review and approve base and bulk test reports, ensuring testing is aligned with Hunkemöller standards and escalating issues with clear technical recommendations.
• Support and conduct risk-based wear testing to identify potential product issues early and work with suppliers to resolve them.
• Work with the Product Sustainability Technologist to ensure products comply with relevant EU requirements and are supported by the correct testing and product information.

Critical path

• Work closely with the buying team and suppliers to ensure Critical path management is followed and suppliers are delivering samples at every stage of the fitting process and technical dates are running to plan

Supplier communication

• Conduct supplier VC’S to foster strong supplier relationships, assessing any production risks and maintaining key technical milestones.
• Work with suppliers to ensure design briefs are translated to deliver samples right first time
• Pre- production risk assessments are reviewed and actions followed.

You are our perfect candidate, if you have

• A Bachelors-/Masters-/HBO-degree in, fashion and/or clothing and quality control
• Gained at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar function required
• Good knowledge of the English language (spoken & written)
• Knowledge of MS-Office
• Knowledge of PLM systems

Hunkemöller strives to be a much loved, social & inclusive brand. A place where people love to work, are proud of the brand, and where we create true brand ambassadors. Working in a passionate, energetic, design-led and performance-driven environment where our customer sits at the heart of everything we do. Hunkemöller is certified TOP EMPLOYER of the Netherlands 2024, which underlines our people initiatives and achievements.

Together Tomorrow – Join a Retailer that's on the move to be better for our planet, better for people, better together! From diversity & inclusion, reducing waste, to product care and how we work with our suppliers, our Together Tomorrow initiative reflects what we do and helps drive change across our business. Ready to help us achieving our ambitious goals? Where ever you'll start working with us, if in Stores or our HQs, you can contribute!

Apply now with your CV in English or LinkedIn profile only.

For this role, we're not looking to work with external agencies.

Benefits are subject to the country where you are applying. Please visit the respective country website of the vacancy you are applying for, to learn more about our benefits.

WE OFFER YOU

25 HOLIDAYS

You will get 25 holidays per annum, based on a fulltime role.

BUY & SELL DAYS

Every year in April, you will be eligible to buy or sell additional vacation days.

HYBRID WORKING

Benefit from the flexibility of working from home, ensuring you can maintain productivity from anywhere. We have a 60:40 policy based on your working hours.

HUNKEMOLLER ACADEMY

Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth are supported through various training programs and workshops.

25-55% STAFF DISCOUNT

Our products are much loved with our employees. As part of the brand, you will receive a discount of 25% on all Hunkemoller products. On some Mondays we have an additional sale on our newest collections. On top of the 25% discount, you will receive an additional 25 - 35% discount.

WORK FROM ABROAD

Get the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks!

WE OFFER YOU

HYBRID WORK

Benefit from the flexibility of working from home, ensuring you can maintain productivity from anywhere. We have a 60:40 policy based on your working hours.

BUY & SELL DAYS

Every year in April, you will be eligible to buy or sell additional vacation days.

HUNKEMOLLER ACADEMY

Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth are supported through various training programs and workshops.

25 HOLIDAYS

You will get 25 holidays per annum, based on a fulltime role.

25-55% STAFF DISCOUNT

Our products are much loved with our employees. As part of the brand, you will receive a discount of 25% on all Hunkemoller products. On some Mondays we have an additional sale on our newest collections. On top of the 25% discount, you will receive an additional 25 - 35% discount.

WORK FROM ABROAD

Get the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks!

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We strive to create an environment where innovation, collaboration, and purpose thrive. Potential colleagues should join us because they see the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and believe in our commitment to growth, inclusion, and excellence. As we undergo an exciting transformation as a brand, we are redefining how we connect with our customers and our people, shaping a future full of opportunity and shared success.

We strive to create an environment where innovation, collaboration, and purpose thrive. Potential colleagues should join us because they see the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and believe in our commitment to growth, inclusion, and excellence. As we undergo an exciting transformation as a brand, we are redefining how we connect with our customers and our people, shaping a future full of opportunity and shared success.

Brian Grevy

Chief Executive Officer

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