About the Role
At Zalando, you will standardize data excellence in our lab environment, acting as a bridge between physical garment expertise, data collection, and engineering. Your work will ensure high-quality data, empowering Applied Science teams to help millions of customers find their perfect size and fit. This role is for individuals with a passion for garment expertise, a data-driven mindset, and the drive to own innovative ideas.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of data collection quality within the lab, setting standard operating procedures to guarantee accurate, high-fidelity data.
- Act as the vital translator and collaborator between lab data collection, Engineering, and Applied Science teams to continuously improve sizing algorithms and product fit for our customers.
- Lead your own ideas and initiatives from concept to successful execution, bringing fresh perspectives to optimize lab workflows.
- Apply your technical fashion knowledge to ensure that raw data directly feeds into meaningful sizing solutions for online shoppers.
Requirements
- A background as a fashion expert.
- A strong quality-first mindset with exceptional attention to detail, specifically in garment construction, fit, and data accuracy within a lab environment.
- The ability to bridge cross-functional domains—translating complex fashion concepts to software engineers and data scientists with ease.
- An entrepreneurial, proactive spirit with a proven track record of taking initiative and leading projects to success independently.
Skills
- Garment expertise
- Data collection
- Data quality
- Data analysis
- Fashion design
- Garment production
- Technical fashion knowledge
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project leadership
Location
- Europe
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion and Design, Garment Production, or an equivalent technical qualification.
Benefits
- 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Employee shares program
- 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
- Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
- Family services, including counseling and support
- Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
- Mental health support and coaching available
- Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
About the Company
- Zalando is redefining how millions of customers experience fashion online.
- Our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design.
- We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity
- We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions.
- We kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.
- We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.
- Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
