Footwear Fitting Model - China
We have an exciting opportunity for a hard-working and organised Footwear Fitting Model to join our APAC Product Team, based from our office in Dongguan.
We usually respond within two weeks
As we grow our Product Development team, we are hiring for a Footwear Fitting Model to be based in Dongguan, working closely with our Product Development teams in China, Vietnam and the UK, as well as our wider Global Product Teams including Merchandising, Research & Development and Design.
The Responsibilities:
Report to Fit Technician to perform shoe fitting with different parties, and provide actual fit comments for the styles:
Development Stage:
Provide fit comments on Proto, RR1, RR2, SMS, Final Fit, with photographing indication (done by the Fit Technician) for all participants further evaluation
Provide fit comments in revise sampling stage, giving a solid comparison fit comments through the development stage from proto to final fit
Commercialization Stage:
Provide fit comments on graded size, PP, IPT on sample size
Provide fit comments at each stage, given solid comparison fit comments to final fit sample
Production Stage:
Provide fit comments on production shoes on the sample size
Give slide comparison fit comments to final fit samples
Work with Fit Technician, share constructive feedback with Design, Innovation, and Product Development teams to achieve the best possible fit
Partner with the Fit Technician to ensure all feedback and improvements are correctly and accurately captured in the FIT and WEAR TRIAL reports
Record the notes of fitting comments for review, and respond to fitting reports with the Fit Technician
Support on components library maintenance management
Fitting products, analysing, and offering recommendations for improvements
Day to day ad-hoc administration responsibilities
The Person:
Size Requirements: UK Size 5D
Foot Length: 237mm, Joint Girth: 233mm. Instep Girth: 225mm
Highly interested in footwear and fashion and an understanding of how footwear should fit and feel
Highly organized and reliable, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast paced role
Comfortable working in a fast paced global team
At least 2-4 years of relevant experience as a Fit Model preferred
Knowledge of basic footwear terminology so to explain when there is a fit issue and communicate with fit technician and other participants during the fit session.
Must maintain foot shape and measurement within a ¼ " of approved measurements, to ensure fit consistency
Must meet specific measurement requirements.
Track and manage Fit Schedules with Fit Technician and cross functional partners to ensure scheduling and prioritization of fittings are aligned with the Product Calendar and business deliverables.
Collaborate with business partners to understand Design Aesthetic, Brand Fit and Construction Standards and provide consistent, professional feedback.
Patient, and adaptable
Clearly communicate fit issues
Must be willing to be measured and photographed (not for commercial use)
Good PC skills using MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer program tools
Language: fluent in English, spoken and written
International travel required
The Benefits:
We’re all about giving people the tools to be the best they can be. Because, when we’re at our best (happy and healthy) together we have the power to do something amazing and really deliver. Our benefits include medical and social insurances, pension contribution, holiday, free pairs and product discounts, FitFlop Feel-Good program (including everything from mindfulness to financial wellbeing) and a full blended learning and development calendar.
- Department
- Product
- Role
- Product Development
- Locations
- Dongguan, China
- Yearly salary
- CNY135,000 - CNY190,000
- Employment type
- Full-time