Fabric Developer

SALONI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A womenswear brand based in London seeks a dynamic Fabric Developer to support sourcing and development for mainline collections and special projects. Responsibilities include researching fabrics, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining archives. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a technical understanding of fabric processes. This position also emphasizes a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. The role is based in Clerkenwell, London, and offers immersion in a creative environment.

Benefits

Immersive brand training

Professional development opportunities

Yoga lessons in the office

Qualifications

• Experience working within a luxury design studio.
• Creative eye for fabrics and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Committed to social and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Research and source fabrics and artworks for the design team.
• Liaise with suppliers for costs and input data into fabric charts.
• Organise and maintain both physical and digital fabric archives.
• Create fabric development artworks for swatches and samples.
• Track fabric development stages to ensure clarity on items.

Skills

Highly organised

Technical understanding of fabric processes

Skilled in Microsoft Office suite

Adobe InDesign

Education

BA, MA or equivalent in Fashion Textiles Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Position: Fabric Developer
Location: Clerkenwell, Central London

About SALONI

SALONI is a womenswear brand and global creative studio founded in London by Saloni Lodha in 2011. Known for its signature shapes, intricate embroideries, and exuberant prints, the brand has developed a multidimensional ecosystem where fashion intersects with cultural initiatives, immersive environments, and artistic collaborations.

Position Overview

SALONI is looking for a dynamic and organised Fabric Developer to provide support within the London office across all sourcing, development, and logistical requirements relating to fabrics for the mainline collections, special projects, and collaborations. The successful candidate will have a highly creative eye for fabrics, excellent interpersonal skills, be committed and hardworking, and be familiar with working in a busy, multitasked creative environment. The ideal candidate will be a champion of social and environmental responsibility, as this mindset is core to our business and fundamental to our long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and source fabrics and artworks, or adapt fabric designs, as required by the design team.
• Liaise with suppliers to gather costs and technical information, and input accurate data into fabric charts ahead of production.
• Organise and maintain the fabric archive both physically and digitally.
• Create fabric development artworks and specifications for swatches and garment samples.
• Issue strike-offs, lab dips, and sampling purchase orders.
• Track all stages of fabric development using visual sampling sheets, ensuring clarity on items under development, approved, or cancelled.
• Communicate fabric delivery dates to the sampling department and follow up with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Check, measure, and record all received sampling fabrics (maintaining the colour standard folder).
• Manage up-to-date records of leftover sampling and production fabrics held in-house and with suppliers.
• Ensure all fabric names, codes, and details are accurate and correctly entered into the Fabric Chart for a smooth transition from sampling to production.

Qualifications and Skills

• BA, MA or equivalent qualification in Fashion Textiles Design.
• Highly organised, with experience working within a luxury design studio.
• In-depth technical understanding of fabric processes, including print, embroidery, and woven jacquards.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe InDesign.
• Advantageous but not essential: skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Office Environment

• Immersive brand training and professional development opportunities.
• Beautiful central London location in Clerkenwell with a passionate team..
• Yoga lessons in the office.

Please note that the closing date to apply for this role is 22.01.2026, and all applications will be reviewed together at the end of this posting. We value and appreciate the effort made by every applicant, but please understand that if there is a high volume of interest, only successful candidates will be contacted.