Sample Assistant

Manière De Voir; Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Manière De Voir in Manchester is seeking a proactive Sample Assistant to manage fabric and sampling coordination.

You will work closely with Designers, Garment Techs and Buying teams, ensuring accurate sample inventory, tagging and timely delivery.

The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and good communication to support fast-paced fashion projects.

Qualifications

• Equivalent experience within a fashion business or relative experience from studies.
• Proven experience as co-ordinator or similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams.
• Familiarity with fabrics and production processes would be desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle 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.
• Supporting 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.
• Recolour CADs.
• Co-ordinate printing tech pack and fit comments and ensure timely delivery to various departments within the organisation.
• Co-ordinate 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 ensure everyone is aligned on within sampling and fabric sourcing.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to achieve timely delivery of new fabric requests.
• Troubleshoot issues with sample delivery from Far East suppliers.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Role: Sample Assistant

Location: Manchester, UK

Role Summary

We are looking for Sample Assistant to join our team!

This role plays a vital role in the fashion industry. Your main responsibility is managing the fabric and samples co-ordination.

Working closely with Designers, Garment Techs, and Buying teams. You must have strong organisation skills, keen eye for detail and a comprehensive understanding of sampling processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the sample inventory, ensuring samples are kept organised, labelled, and maintained across different sites.
• Supporting 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.
• Recolour CADs.
• Co-ordinate printing tech pack and fit comments and ensure timely delivery to various departments within the organisation.
• Co-ordinate 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 ensure everyone is aligned on within sampling and fabric sourcing.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to achieve timely delivery of new fabric requests.
• Troubleshoot issues with sample delivery from Far East suppliers.

Requirements

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