Technical and Design Co-Ordinator

A vacancy has become available for a Technical and Design Co-ordinator to join our Technical Team in Fivemiletown. The successful person will take ownership for the development of new samples, 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. • 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. • Assist in technical write-up pieces as part of a pre-qualification questionnaire or Invitation to Tender bid. • Assist the Sales team with special tasking and inquiries from existing and potential customers. • Respond to and resolve issues as they arise with help from the appropriate stakeholder. • Source the fabric, trims and packaging required for all sampling requirements and ensure their arrival ahead of sample production. • Manage sample stock, ensuring availability. • 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. 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 wellbeing 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 include a subsidized canteen, where complimentary fresh fruit, tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club. ​ Requirements ​ Essential •Previous experience in the design of garments •Proficient in use of computerized design packages, eg Illustrator CS2/ Photoshop. •Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel •Customer-facing experience. Desirable •A Third level qualification in Fashion or Textiles Design •Experience of garment technology/ quality control in this field. ​ We are an equal opportunities employer We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting