Footwear Technologist
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a footwear technologist based in Central London to join this luxury retailer on a freelance basis.
The company is a well-known luxury retailer with global recognition.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading fit sessions for footwear
- Liaising with suppliers and factories
- Going on factory visits
- Creating tech packs
- Any other ad-hoc tasks needed to support the team
The successful candidate will have prior experience working as a footwear technologist, be available to start immediately and flexible to visit the factory in Portugal.
As a temp you will receive a competitive salary rate that is paid on a weekly basis as well as paid holiday and the opportunity to join a pension scheme.
As this role is temporary, it is likely to be filled ASAP, so apply today to avoid missing out!
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: Up to £250.00 per day
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelsea, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Footwear Technologist roles across Retail Human Resources's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Advertising & Public Relations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31 - £31 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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