Company information:
Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency. We recruit within the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Living & Lifestyle we are currently recruiting for Quality Manager Apparel for a manufacturer of extreme sports gear in Italy.

Job description:
In the role of Quality Manager Apparel, you are responsible for ensuring the implementation and further development of the quality standards, within the company. You focus on the production processes (workmanship, reliability of production etc.), and execute quality checks in line with the company’s requirements in terms of quality, fitting, appearance and product labelling. You will regularly visit the company’s production plants and lead their quality engineers in Asia. You work closely with the design and product development departments. Your qualitative and quantitative analyses, such as supplier evaluations, analysis of quality costs, and regular claim reports, will provide the information base for strategic business decisions. Furthermore you are the key contact person for all quality issues within the company.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has a degree in clothing and textile, apparel design and/or garment-making technology. The ambitious clothing engineer has a minimum of 5 years professional experience, with at least 2 years in a similar position, preferably in the sports and outdoor clothing industry. Furthermore, you have a strong analytical and problem solving attitude, and good communication and negotiations skills. You have experience with statistics and quality management systems. You have an independent, well structured and goal oriented working style.  Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the willingness to travel are highly important for the role.  

Reports to:
Quality Director

Salary:
Negotiable

Job type:
Permanent

Benefits:
Our client offers an interesting position and responsibility in a pleasant work environment within an internationally successful team. Remuneration according to experience demonstrated, relocation package negotiable.

Company information:
Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency located in the heart of Rotterdam. We are the sole fashion recruitment agency in Rotterdam. We are a young, dynamic and fashionable recruitment agency that offers a high class quality service with a personal approach and fair and honest conduct to all our clients. We recruit for fashion and retail professionals in middle and top management roles worldwide. Our vision is to become a successful company that is global leader in the recruitment of fashion and retail professionals. For the growth of our company we are looking for an Intern to expand our division Living & Lifestyle.

Job description:
As an Intern for the Living & Lifestyle division, you are responsible for the development of your division. You make sure that your division is successful in achieving the target goals. You achieve this by: Building up a client base of international Living & Lifestyle organisations with a subsidiary or presence in Europe with an recruitment need; Building up a client base of international Living & Lifestyle professionals across the globe; Using sales, business development and marketing techniques in order to attract business from client companies; Building relationships with clients; Developing a good understanding of what client companies do and their work culture; Advertising vacancies appropriately by drafting and placing adverts using a wide range of media (e.g. websites); headhunting – identifying and approaching suitable candidates; Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and short-listing candidates; Checking references and suitability of applicants before referral to employers for interview; Arranging interviews for the right candidates with the clients; Preparing résumés and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of
suitable applicants; Informing candidates about the results of their interviews and preparing letters of appointment; Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalising arrangements between client and candidates; Offering advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training and career progression; Reviewing recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programmes.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has a passion for the fashion industry and its related industries. You are currently studying for your Bachelor or Master degree. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are creative in acquiring new business and have good marketing skills. You are able to think quickly on your feet, able to sell and the ability to talk to people and get them to open up. Most importantly you have a desire to win. You are also able to quickly get back on your feet after a setback. You master the English language perfectly in word and writing and master one other European language, preferably (Dutch, German, French, Italian or Spanish). You are available for at least six months.

Reports to:
Recruitment Manager

Salary:
Negotiable

Job type:
Internship

Benefits:
We are offering a challenging internship within a young and dynamic company where you will be part of the company. You have high responsibilities and will learn the whole process of HR and building up a business. We have an excellent bonus package and offer you a permanent role after successful completion of your internship.

Company information:
Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency. We recruit for the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Living & Lifestyle, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Designer Technical Apparel for an international lifestyle sports brand in Italy.

Job description:
In the role of Senior Designer Technical Apparel, you are responsible for the whole creative process of designing technical apparel sportswear. You will be carrying out market research on current trends, analysing them as well as implementing innovation. In order to promote the brand and to be up to date with the current trends and competitors, you will be visiting and preparing for various fashion and sports trade fairs. You will organise and present new inventive concepts, prepare the whole collection for all styles and present it to the company.

Requirements:
Skillz Recruitment is looking for a candidate with a Bachelor or Master degree in Fashion Design and 5 years experience in designing technical sports apparel (e.g. extreme sports gear). You have broad knowledge about technical sports materials and you are experienced to maximise the functionality and comfort of the clothing up to the single details. You also know how to style and fit the sports garments, you are aware of production and procurement processes, and with your good organisational and IT skills you will ensure the company’s top position within the extreme sports market. You are a team player and passionate not only about design of technical sportswear, but you are also enthusiastic about outdoor sports. You master the English language, German or Italian language skills are a plus.

Reports to:
Head of Apparel Department

Salary:
Negotiable

Job type:
Permanent

Benefits:
Our client offers an interesting position and lots of responsibilities in a pleasant working environment and provides 15% percent discount on purchases and the use of the summerhouse of the company in South of Italy.