Fabric Technician
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Recruiting for potentially two experienced Fabric Technologists for an established international clothing manufacturer looking to expand their mens and womenswear teams. Joining a busy London office to develop and source new fabrics, and form part of a multi-functional team dedicated to the design, development and production of garments for leading clothing retailers & etailers.
Fabric Technologist – Responsibilities:
* Working with fabric suppliers to sample or develop fabrics required.
* To ensure fabric sourcing and innovation is in line with our strategic sourcing of garments.
* To ensure fabric developments are cost effective.
* To ensure all colours required are lab dyed, submitted to the customer and approved and distributed to relevant factories.
* To discuss and agree solutions with suppliers if test results are sub standard
* To risk assess new fabrics.
* To ensure all fibre composition testing is complete and appropriate care labels issued.
* To ensure all technical files are kept up to date.
Fabric Technologist – Skills and Requirements:
* Educated to degree standard
* Min. 3years+ relevant experience of fabric technology in the clothing industry
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* A confident, proactive approach capable of working effectively in a team under pressure in a demanding fast paced environment
* Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels
More Information
- Address Greater London
