Senior Fabric Technologist

As Senior Fabric Technologist you will be sourcing and developing new woven and jersey fabrics as part of a multi-functional team dedicated to the design, development and production of multi-product womenswear for several leading retailers. Customers include ASOS, Primark and F&F. Reporting to the Head of Fabric.

The successful individual will have around 5 years of supplier-based experience as a dedicated Fabric Developer or Fabric Technologist working with global mills across a wide range of woven, jersey and sustainable fabrics.

This leading large-scale high street supplier offers a unique design-driven, people-focused culture whilst producing high-quality multi-product fashion. 

Please note that employer sponsorship is not a possibility for this position therefore you must be legally eligible to live and work in the UK.

Main responsibilities

• Working hand-in-hand with the design team and fabric suppliers to sample or develop fabric.
• Market research; maintain awareness of the latest trends and fabrics.
• Ensure fabric sourcing and innovation is in line with strategy.
• Ensure fabric developments are cost-effective and available on time, working closely with the commercial team.
• Organise lab dips for all required colours and submit to customers for approval before distributing to relevant factories.
• Risk assess all new fabrics to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet testing parameters.
• Discuss and agree on solutions with suppliers if test results are sub-standard.
• Work with customers to agree on commercial approvals where necessary.
• Ensure all fibre composition testing is complete and appropriate care labels are issued.
• Liaise with the off-shore production teams to assist in the resolution of any bulk issues.
• Maintain all technical files ensuring they are kept up to date.
• Attend weekly critical path meetings and ensure all responsibilities are completed in line with the critical path.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Fashion Textiles or similar.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Fabric Technologist or Fabric Buyer within the fashion industry.
• Excellent sourcing, development and technical knowledge of women’s woven and jersey fabrics.
• Excellent colour vision.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organised and experienced in prioritising work in line with the critical path.
• A confident, proactive approach capable of working effectively in a team under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office.

Hours, Salary & Benefits

• £ Salary in line with experience/
• Hybrid working 3 days a week in the London office.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Company-wide bonus scheme.
• Healthcare.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.