About this role
Hunkemöller is looking for an Accessories Garment Technician with strong technical experience across hosiery, socks, bra solutions, gifting, beach bags and slippers. Experience within Beauty, Wellness or Travel accessories would be highly desirable. 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: - 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. - Conduct fit and product review sessions, assessing fit, comfort, function and overall suitability for the intended end use. - Identify technical issues during sampl...