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 1-2 years’ 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.
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.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or HBO degree in fashion, clothing, or quality control
- At least 1–2 years of experience in a similar function
- Good spoken and written English
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of PLM systems
- Technical experience across hosiery, socks, bra solutions, gifting, beach bags, and slippers
- Experience with Beauty, Wellness, or Travel accessories
What We Do
Hunkemöller is committed to being a much-loved, social, and inclusive brand. We take pride in creating an environment where people not only love to work but also become true brand ambassadors. Our purpose and values have undergone a transformation, our purpose is to inspire and empower women to be their most beautiful and authentic selves, together we lift each other up! Our values emphasize what we hold as fundamental to our brand identity: Empowering, Playful, In-touch, Inclusive, Inspiring, and Responsible. With these principles we are shaping our culture, steering our actions and aligning with our expanding dedication to setting industry benchmarks in inclusivity and responsibility through innovative and sustainable initiatives. With a robust presence spanning over 900 stores across 15 countries, we are on a trajectory of continuous growth. Our commitment to World-Class service is not just a promise but a reflection of our ethos, extending seamlessly across channels and locations, including our upcoming opening of our state-of-the-art Distribution Center in Almere, aimed at stream-lining productivity, and boosting efficiency for our customers. Hunkemöller proudly holds the prestigious title of TOP EMPLOYER in the Netherlands for 2024, marking seven consecutive years of winning, while Germany maintains a 5-year streak. In Denmark, we are back-to-back winners for the 2nd year, a testament to our unwavering commitment to our people and the utmost care we invest in our employees
