Footwear Fitting Model
FitFlop
- China
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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, R&D, 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, analyzing, and offering recommendations for improvements
- Day to day ad-hoc administration responsibilities
- 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