Fabric & Sample Coordination Specialist

Manière De Voir; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Manière De Voir in Manchester is seeking a Sample Assistant to join the team and support fabric and samples coordination. You will work closely with designers, garment techs and buying teams to ensure efficient sampling processes.

Role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and good communication. Proficiency with MS Office is expected; familiarity with fabrics and production processes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Equivalent experience within a fashion business or relevant studies.
• Proven experience as a co-ordinator or in a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with fabrics and production processes would be desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Adobe Creative Suite would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sample inventory, ensuring samples are kept organised, labelled, and maintained across different sites.
• Support designers throughout the entire design and sampling processes.
• Assist in measuring garments accurately and prepare for fit sessions.
• Own and maintain the fabric library daily.
• Coordinate printing tech packs and fit comments for timely delivery to departments.
• Coordinate all sample parcel delivery and returns.
• Coordinate with suppliers for fabric and trim sourcing.
• Maintain accurate records of each sample's status from development to final approval.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to align on sampling and fabric sourcing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers for timely fabric delivery.
• Troubleshoot issues with sample delivery from Far East suppliers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Fabrics familiarity

Production processes knowledge

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Manière De Voir in Manchester is seeking a Sample Assistant to join the team and support fabric and samples coordination. You will work closely with designers, garment techs and buying teams to ensure efficient sampling processes.

Role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and good communication. Proficiency with MS Office is expected; familiarity with fabrics and production processes is a plus.