Kids Footwear Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Li & Fung Full time

About Li & Fung

We are a leading global supply chain solution provider, with a presence in over 40 countries.

Our company offers competitive salary for this role, approximately $80,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience.

About the Role:

The Kids Footwear Development Specialist will be part of our dedicated Tech team and report to the General Technical Manager.

This hands-on role will involve working with a range of kids footwear products and collaborating with colleagues and customers at all levels.

We Are Looking For:

  • A seasoned professional with experience in kids footwear within the fashion industry.
  • Knowledgeable in terms of construction, pattern cutting techniques, and the fitting process.
  • Highly knowledgeable about consumer product safety requirements and able to interpret relevant legislation to ensure compliance.
  • Strong ability to risk assess product and understand testing and performance.
  • An excellent communicator and someone who is comfortable working with colleagues and customers at all levels.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized, efficient, and able to work to tight deadlines.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel).
  • Driven and results-oriented.
  • Proactive, positive, and solutions-focused.
  • Educated to degree level, ideally in a qualification related to fashion design, business, or retail.

About the Recruitment Process:

If you're interested in this role or believe it could be a good match for you, we'd love to hear from you.

The interview process will consist of two interviews:

  • Initial interview via MS Teams with the General Technical Manager and a member of the HR Team.
  • Second interview, in-person with the General Technical Manager and a member of the HR Team.

Please note that we are not working with any recruitment agencies at this time. As such, we are not accepting any CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies.



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