Fabric Technologist

Tagged Resources Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clothing company in the UK is seeking a Fabric Technologist. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in sourcing and developing fabrics. Responsibilities include managing suppliers, ensuring quality delivery, and supporting design teams. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Travel to meet with buyers and suppliers may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in fashion or relevant field required.
• Experience working with suppliers preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of Department.
• Source and develop new fabrics.
• Manage suppliers to ensure quality delivery.
• Resolve product issues.
• Support design and buying teams.

Skills

Fashion Degree

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Relevant 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.