Product Technologist- Garments

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO​ 

As a Product Technologist you are responsible for educating and developing our suppliers in product quality, fit and technical risk assessment on our products. You have extensive technical and textile production knowledge. Along with a very good level of knowledge and understanding in fit, grading, pattern construction, consumption, customer, material, and cost, that you can rely on/ability to help grow and develop our business and supplier capability. 

Responsibilities 

Working on site with suppliers you are responsible for educating and developing our suppliers towards self-reliance in the product flow in connection to your assortment needs 

Working closing with the necessary stakeholders your role is to ensure we deliver the best product aligned with our business idea.

You play a key role in contributing towards securing best product from a customer perspective. Working with the global/regional teams you are responsible for co executing the market development plans and supplier / product strategy on your product categories. 

Working with our suppliers and hand in hand with other relevant internal stakeholders you are responsible for driving/developing product development and production capability within quality, fit and consumption optimization. 

Execute advance technical training and Workshop with the suppliers on timely basis with the help of Specialist in the industry. 

Provide feedback on technical pack accuracy / completeness & enhancements to product developers on a demand basis. 

Developing the suppliers and guiding them

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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH​ 

What is Production ? It's the place where design ideas are transformed into actual products. We are in over 20 sourcing markets and are the direct point of contact for local suppliers. We work to ensure our products are of good quality and produced at the best price and in a sustainable way.

WHO YOU ARE​ 

Technical qualification in garment / textile. 5 years or above working experience in Knit/Jersey in womenswear product category. 

Good knowledge of pattern, sewing and fitting, line set up, and optimize performance. 

Familiar with various international test method and standards (ISO, JIS) would be an advantage. 

Ability to build strong relationships with various working stakeholders,

Good computer skills, such as MS office & pattern software, 3d fittings and digital development tools. 

To be succeed in this role, you are expected:   

Collaboration and teamwork are key, you should work hand in hand with Product Development teams and other stakeholders to co-execute the strategies and activities that are set.

Give clear directions to the suppliers in terms of the quality of the product. You have the skill for adapting your communication level according to different personalities. 

You channel your entrepreneurial spirit with your innovative and ‘out of the box’ thinking, to come up with fresh solutions and improvements. 

Business minded, you have good local market knowledge and the ability to seek out further opportunities that could strengthen our customer offer.

You always act with a high level of professionalism, while working daily as a role model towards our H&M values Always see possibilities, improvements, and simple solutions. 

​ WHO WE ARE​ 

H&M Group  is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​ 

​ We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​ 

​ WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE ​ 
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​ 

Enjoy perks like staff discount cards, flexible work arrangements, wellness benefits, parental support, and more. Here, you are encouraged to be yourself, experiment, and chart your own growth path. As you flourish, so do we, with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future.

JOIN US​ 

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.​ 

This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible according to agreement. The role is an on-site position, based in our office in Bangalore. Please apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​  ​ 

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.​

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