At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure product safety and compliance while collaborating with creative teams on innovative projects.
- Company: Join Warner Bros, a leader in entertainment with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, inclusive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Onsite role with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that shapes iconic products and experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in garment technology and a passion for product safety.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.
Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms, and the dreamers creating what's next. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world.
The Compliance team is responsible for product safety and regulatory compliance across all our product categories for Warner Bros Tours and Retail stores and website. Based at our offices in Leavesden Park, as Junior Compliance Technologist you will be responsible for working across the product development process to deliver innovative, high-quality, fit-for-purpose products which are safe and globally compliant with testing and labelling regulations.
You will have excellent technical knowledge of garment fitting, grading and construction, product safety and global regulatory requirements to cover our markets, with a background as a Garment Technologist or equivalent within the Retail sector, likely focusing on soft lines and apparel.
- Provide safety and compliance support throughout the product development lifecycle for multiple categories (clothing, accessories, gifts, toys) including garment specifications, fit sessions, risk assessment, and ensuring products are suitable for target markets and regions.
- Collaborate with Buying, Design, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams, as well as suppliers, to manage critical paths, conduct seasonal reviews, and deliver high-quality, compliant products on time.
- Ensure product and packaging quality, safety, and compliance through effective supplier management, material and manufacturing oversight, and accurate specifications, testing, and packaging approvals.
- Lead garment fitting and technical specification management, maintaining block libraries, ensuring consistent grading across all ranges, and supporting compliance frameworks across global markets.
- Drive product quality and innovation through fabric and trim development, testing, and continuous improvement of materials, construction standards, and regulatory processes.
- Own and maintain compliance records, documentation, testing processes, and technical files to ensure timely, cost-effective regulatory adherence, in line with global regulations (for instance e.g. EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax).
- In-depth understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, fabrics, testing and performance standards for both Adults and Childrenswear.
- Knowledge of global compliance, product safety and quality regulations, including REACH and CPISA.
- Hands-on experience in record keeping and administration within product safety and regulatory compliance.
Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work.
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