Fabric Technologist: Sourcing & Quality

Tagged Resources Recruitment specialists supplying Fashion, Beauty, Food and Home; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabric Technologist role within a leading clothing company. An ideal candidate holds a relevant degree with commercial experience and aims to progress in a fast-paced setting. Knowledge of fashion and jersey fabrics is desirable.

Reporting to the Head of Department, you will source fabrics, manage suppliers, and ensure timely testing and development while supporting design and buying teams on technical needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a fashion degree with commercial experience.
• Experience in fabric development and supplier management is desirable.
• Knowledge of fashion and jersey products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop new fabrics and perform supplier management.
• Coordinate feedback with factory for development and delivery timelines.
• Ensure base and bulk testing is completed for on-time delivery.
• Resolve product issues and support design/buying with technical knowledge.
• Attend fit sessions with Garment Technologist as needed and travel to meetings with Buyers/suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet sustainability targets and quality standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Travel

Education

Fashion Degree

Job description

Fabric Technologist role within a leading clothing company. An ideal candidate holds a relevant degree with commercial experience and aims to progress in a fast-paced setting. Knowledge of fashion and jersey fabrics is desirable.

Reporting to the Head of Department, you will source fabrics, manage suppliers, and ensure timely testing and development while supporting design and buying teams on technical needs.