Fabric Tech

Tagged Resources Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tagged Resources Ltd. is seeking a Fabric Technologist for a leading clothing company in the UK. The role focuses on sourcing and developing fabrics, supplier management, and ensuring timely testing and delivery.

You will collaborate with design, buying, and technical teams to address quality issues and sustainability goals. Applicants should have a fashion degree and experience with suppliers, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Fashion degree required or equivalent in textile/fashion.
• Experience with supplier environments and retailers is a plus.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to meet buyers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop new fabrics by communicating with suppliers.
• Report progress to the Head of Department and factory teams.
• Manage suppliers to deliver high-quality fabrics.
• Ensure base and bulk testing is completed for on-time delivery.
• Resolve product issues and attend fit sessions with the Garment technologist.
• Support design and buying teams with technical knowledge.
• Work with suppliers to address quality issues and sustainability targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Travel flexibility

Driving license

Education

Fashion Degree

Job description

The Company:

A fantastic opportunity for Fabric Technologist to join a leading, established clothing company The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree with commercial experience and be looking to develop their career in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Fashion and Jersey products is desirable

The Role:

• Reporting to the Head of Department.
• Comp shops to source and develop new fabrics
• Reporting back to the factory for development
• Managing suppliers to deliver best quality fabrics.
• Ensuring base and bulk testing is completed for on‑time delivery.
• Resolving product issues
• Attending fit sessions with the Garment technologist as and when needed
• Supporting design and buying teams on technical knowledge.
• Working with suppliers to resolve any quality issues
• Ensuring suppliers are working towards sustainability targets

Skills Required:

• Fashion Degree
• Ideally have worked for a supplier with similar Retailers.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to also work on own initiative.
• Ability to travel as and when required to meet with Buyers and suppliers.
• Ideally you will be able to drive to attend fit meetings.

Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.