Our client, a long-established international clothing manufacturer, requires a Fabric Technologist for its London office to develop and source new fabrics and form part of a multi-functional Menswear team dedicated to the design, development and production of garments for several leading clothing retailers.
Fabric Technologist Responsibilities
- Working with fabric suppliers to sample or develop fabrics required.
- Ensure fabric sourcing and innovation is in line with our strategic sourcing of garments.
- Ensure fabric developments are cost‑effective.
- Ensure all colours required are lab dyed, submitted to the customer, and approved and distributed to relevant factories.
- Discuss and agree on solutions with suppliers if test results are substandard.
- Risk assess new fabrics.
- Ensure all fibre composition testing is complete and appropriate care labels are issued.
- Ensure all technical files are kept up to date and actively work towards achieving ESG / Scope 3 business and customer targets.
Skills and Requirements
- Educated to degree standard.
- Seven years+ relevant experience of fabric technology in the clothing industry, preferably with a UK‑based supplier.
- Experience working with UK retailers and supermarkets, such as Marks & Spencer and Tesco.
- 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.
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