Job Description
As the Knitwear Technologist at COS you will create a perfect fit for our customers while fulfilling our high-quality standards. You will have the opportunity to influence and lead your team from a technical perspective. In this role you will secure the Knitwear Product Development from the sketch to production while operating towards short- and long-term goals.
What you will do:
- Interpret and realize the designer’s vision from sketch to final sample
- Achieve the best fit and quality for your department
- Secure the product development in Menswear Knitwear; fit, size, function, quality, and construction according to Design and Buying handover and critical path
- Co-create with the designers to realise the look through mock-ups, 3D prototyping and other creative solutions
- Create, alter, and advise on knitwear tech packs, applying knowledge of different yarns, gauges, stitches, tension properties, production methods, constructions and gradings
- Provide advice to secure production practicality, ensuring artwork is clear and technical
- Support with creative development of your department by proposing new techniques, technology, details, and silhouettes
- Work with measurement lists, ensure grading is correct and consistent, measurements match, secure all relevant information is present
- Guide fittings from a technical perspective: drive fit and construction changes, updating sample comments, checking measurements, construction, finishing, materials, and suitability for production
- Attend handovers for new sketches, take detailed notes, and guide the team with technical knowledge
- Continue driving projects, delegate and follow up
- Participate in sales meetings, monthly returns meetings and customer workshops to keep in touch with the evolving customer
Qualifications
Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.
In combination with our values we also looking for:
- Previous experience as a knitwear technologist or product developer within a design studio, production office or factory set up
- Excellent technical and industrial knowledge of knitwear is essential
- Confident with Shima, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite Applications
- Experience working with a PLM system beneficial
- Ability to manage several tasks and projects simultaneously with attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Solution orientated mindset with a customer centric approach
- Ability to identify areas for innovation and seek out future garment technique trends
- Experience working in collaborative environment with diverse team
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive
- Up to 25 days holiday
- Annual health checks
- Pension scheme
- Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee assistance via retail trust
- Private health & dental care
Inclusion & Diversity
At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
Company Description
COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The creative soul of the brand is fuelled by a deep connection to modern culture, dynamic global cities and compelling fashion movements. With an emphasis on expert craftsmanship, innovation and materiality, collections are created with a mindful approach, seamlessly blending contemporary and timeless. Learn more about COS here.
Ready to register interest? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
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