Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Ladieswear
Job Ref: TGN5361
The Company
A fantastic opportunity for Fabric Technologist to join a leading, established clothing company The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree with commercial experience and be looking to develop their career in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Fashion and Jersey products is desirable
The Role
* Reporting to the Head of Department.
* Comp shops to source and develop new fabrics
* Reporting back to the factory for development
* Managing suppliers to deliver best quality fabrics.
* Ensuring base and bulk testing is completed for on-time delivery.
* Resolving product issues
* Attending fit sessions with the Garment technologist as and when needed
* Supporting design and buying teams on technical knowledge.
* Working with suppliers to resolve any quality issues
* Ensuring suppliers are working towards sustainability targets
Skills Required
* Fashion Degree
* Ideally have worked for a supplier with similar Retailers.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
* Team player with the ability to also work on own initiative.
* Ability to travel as and when required to meet with Buyers and suppliers.
* Ideally you will be able to drive to attend fit meetings.
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