Digital Merchandiser

Junior Digital Merchandiser Birmingham Our client is an established ladies multi-channel fashion retailer based in the west midlands area and are looking for a talented individual as a junior digital merchandiser. The company designs and develops Ladieswear for a broad range of customers, seeking the correct look and fit of all ages to ensure that the product fits beautifully, and performs well. Being involved in the final approval of all product pages on the website. Expectation is right first time, 100% of the time, whilst optimising the customer journey by performing regular site walks/reviews to ensure customer journey for partner brands are well optimised and intuitive. Regular SEO audits to drive excellent SEO Optimisation in collaboration with the in-house SEO Team. Utilise keyword research and search trends data to optimise product titles and copy on product pages. Work in close alignment with the merchandising / marketing teams across the division to ensure brands/group are well represented on site & across channel. Regular interpretation of data analysis, providing key insights and recommendations for improvement across a variety of metrics such as traffic, conversion and basket metrics. Purchase of ROI dashboard required. Use insights to understand customer behaviour, making decisions and recommendations based on these insights with the customer at the forefront of mind. Providing digital and trade post event analysis and recommendations to inform future investment strategy & understand customer behaviour within brand and understand key replenish/cross sell triggers to increase retention What skills and experience do I need for this role? Ecommerce trading experience with SEO experience with high knowledge of Keyword Research Interest within the retail / clothing industry Analytical ability with high attention to detail Excellent communicator – able to give clarity and set direction Commercial awareness of the beauty industry would be advantageous Problem-solving skills

Digital Merchandiser Birmingham Our client is an established ladies multi-channel fashion retailer based in the west midlands area and are looking for a talented individual as a digital merchandiser. The company designs and develops Ladieswear for a broad range of customers, seeking the correct look and fit of all ages to ensure that the product fits beautifully, and performs well. Being involved in the final approval of all product pages on the website. Expectation is right first time, 100% of the time, whilst optimising the customer journey by performing regular site walks/reviews to ensure customer journey for partner brands are well optimised and intuitive. Regular SEO audits to drive excellent SEO Optimisation in collaboration with the in-house SEO Team. Utilise keyword research and search trends data to optimise product titles and copy on product pages. Work in close alignment with the merchandising / marketing teams across the division to ensure brands/group are well represented on site & across channel. Regular interpretation of data analysis, providing key insights and recommendations for improvement across a variety of metrics such as traffic, conversion and basket metrics. Purchase of ROI dashboard required. Use insights to understand customer behaviour, making decisions and recommendations based on these insights with the customer at the forefront of mind. Providing digital and trade post event analysis and recommendations to inform future investment strategy & understand customer behaviour within brand and understand key replenish/cross sell triggers to increase retention What skills and experience do I need for this role? Ecommerce trading experience with 2-3 years SEO experience with high knowledge of Keyword Research Interest within the retail / clothing industry Analytical ability with high attention to detail Excellent communicator – able to give clarity and set direction Commercial awareness of the beauty industry Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Project management skills

Garment Technologist Greater Manchester This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving company, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. My client is the UK’s market leading supplier of adult and children’s apparel, supplying mainly character merchandise to major High Street retailers and on-line companies in the UK. We are currently looking for an Experienced Garment Technologist to join our clients' busy head office team. The Role: Responsibility of working with a number of retailers – aiming for a right first time approach. Creating workbooks/ specs for costings and buying samples Requesting of sealing samples and initial patterns, from offshore manufacturers. Measuring and checking of garments, internal approvals where necessary samples fitted with retailers in person or over VC, and sending comments out to the factories. Working closely with the factories to ensure that the product meets Retailer & Legal requirements, and necessary risk assessments are carried out. Administration of the critical path Submission of final production samples and relevant documentation. Creating print patterns on Optitex for the design team to set up print packs Working on Optitex 3D to create patterns for design and development About you: We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team, with a positive attitude. Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written, with manufacturers, retailers and within the office environment. Someone who is well organised and flexible, with a logical and analytical mind, and excellent administration skills Someone who works well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines Full driving licence is essential. Knowledge of 3D software, ie Optitex/ Browzwear/ CLO, would be advantageous. 2 - 5 years experience in a related area Knowledge of Excel would be advantageous

Garment Technologist Manchester A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Garment Technologist to join a well-established Childrenswear and Babywear client. You will be: Check first fit/red & gold seals, where applicable, and send to customer along with necessary paperwork/specifications for approval. Ensure that factories are manufacturing in accordance with guidelines and provide technical support. Ensure all relevant testing is complete in accordance with guidelines. Hold weekly meetings with the technical team where any issues should be highlighted. Ensure that workloads remain balanced throughout the team. Identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility and implement improvements which have been agreed with your manager. About you: QC experience of garments & fabric Experience of Childrenswear/Baby products A clothing technology related qualification Must be willing to travel as and when required