About this role
Working as part of the product development team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that grading and wear trials are produced in a timely manner and that all patterns and tooling are ready for bulk production at the correct time in the development cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce CAD designs for each new style, creating individual patterns (parts of the shoe) which will then be cut from acrylic using two in-house lasers.
- Assist with the grading of new designs each season and sending patterns to have any necessary tooling made externally.
- Send digital pattern files to an in-house automated cutting machine, ensuring that they are properly engineered to minimize any issues or delays in production.
- Ensure that any leather laser work is done in a timely manner and to a high standard.
- Progress chase pattern trials through the factory, analyse any feedback and communicate it clearly to all involved parties through a visual report.
- Manage the stock of pattern & grade trials, issuing pairs out for wear trial as needed, analyse any feedback from wearers and communicate it clearly to all involved parties.
- Organise and send completed trial pairs to the factory shop when no longer needed for development purposes.
- Check all incoming last deliveries for consistency and specification.
- Any other duties as may reasonably be assigned.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education and Experience
- CAD design qualification, degree with CAD training and/or experience in the industry.
- Demonstrable experience with CAD/CAM software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel & Outlook etc.
Personal Skills and Attributes
- Self-motivated and proactive, showing initiative.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Highly organised with good attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.