Technical and Design Co-Ordinator

Due to expansion, we are hiring a Technical and Design Co-Ordinator to join us on a full-time permanent basis at our Fivemiletown facility. The purpose of the role is to manage the development and approval of samples for tendering for the defence market, with the aim of achieving the winning or highest technical score in all tenders.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and monitor the development and approval of samples and tendering with close liaison with key stakeholders in the technical process.
• Support the tender process by reading and understanding tender documentation, attending meetings, gathering samples and advising offshore and in-house manufacturing teams on the product.
• Provide garment specifications and CAD drawings for all products and maintain and update design documentation.
• Assess and evaluate design trends in the market and with competitors.
• Gather technical data for tender opportunities and organize the testing of fabrics and products.
• Ensure samples are made to the correct specifications and sealed samples are checked against garment specifications.
• Provide technical documentation and samples for tender submission.
• Arrange the sending and delivery of sealed sample garments to all relevant parties.
• Assist in technical write-up pieces as part of a pre-qualification questionnaire or Invitation to Tender bid, and assist the Sales team with special tasking and inquiries from existing and potential customers.
• Source the fabric, trims and packaging required for all sampling requirements and ensure their arrival ahead of sample production.
• Provide visual aids including product flyers for use by the customer and sales team and for use in garment specifications.
• Provide complete cost details and bill of materials for all products designed or when required.
• Ensure (as far as is possible) that products are within customer’s quality expectations, safety regulations and company standards.
• Co-ordinate the production of garment specifications to match product design.
• Meet with appropriate fabric and trim suppliers and attend exhibitions when appropriate.
• Understand customer strategy by regular customer visits and by seeking customer feedback and reporting back any issues to the team.
• Identify areas of potential development in product or customer base.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation.

Reward:

At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you’ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave, private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Facilities at our include a subsidized canteen, where complimentary fresh fruit, tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Demonstrates understanding of the design, tailoring or manufacturing of garments.
• Previous experience of industry related design packages, eg Adobe Illustrator, or Photoshop, Coral draw, Canva, Clo3D.
• Proficient in the use of MS suite to include word, excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• A Third level degree or related qualification in Fashion or Textiles Design.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Experience of garment technology or quality control in this field.

About The Cooneen Group:

Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across 4 individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements.

The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to enhance the criteria on shortlisting.