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. We recruit within the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Fashion & Luxury, we are currently recruiting for an E-Commerce Manager for a fashion organisation.

Job description:
In the role of E-Commerce Manager you are responsible for the online activities including: website performance and support, online campaigns, affiliates and SEO. You are responsible for understanding the key drivers of the business in terms of customer acquisition costs, online marketing channels, direct marketing, visitors and customers conversion rate, merchandising plan, and pricing strategy. You will develop and implement a marketing plan that will attract new customers and focus on the online marketing investment and development of new online and off-line partnerships.    

Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has a Bachelor or a Master degree, preferably in Fashion or Marketing & Communications. You have at least 3 years of experience in marketing and business development. You have deep and full understanding of digital marketing strategy and social media and community management. Furthermore you are experienced in affiliate marketing. You have excellent analytical skills and the ability to synthesise large amounts of data and information. You are fluent in English and master the Italian, French or Spanish language as well.

Reports to:
Marketing Manager

Salary:
Negotiable

Job type:
Permanent

Benefits:
Our client is offering a challenging opportunity in a high paced environment, where people with passion for fashion work together in achieving common goals. Our client gives you the chance to contribute to the growth of their international well known brands, in an informal environment, with a competitive remuneration packages.

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 Footwear & Accessories, we are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager for a luxury brand in Italy.

Job description:
In the role of Supply Chain Manager you are responsible for the logistics process including production planning. You are in charge of constantly monitoring the production progress to guarantee that the finished products can be delivered at the scheduled times. You make sure that the collection and brands are planned correctly and delivered on time. Furthermore you are in charge of sourcing and procurement of raw materials (fabrics, packaging etc.) You manage the warehouse operations and the logistics of the raw materials and finished products. You develop sourcing strategies to find the right suppliers to reduce costs.  You work closely with the production and quality team.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has a Master or MBA degree in Industrial Engineering. You have 8 years of work experience, of which 4 years in a relevant industry. You master the English and Italian language perfectly word and writing. As a Supply Chain Manager you have managerial skills, you are a good negotiator, you can delegate, build strong teams and are able to motivate and inspire. Furthermore you are an innovator in your line of business.

Reports to:
Operations Manager

Salary:
Negotiable

Job type:
Permanent

Benefits:
Our client offers a challenging role within a high paced fashion organisation with excellent packages.

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.