You , the Fabric Technologist will support the Product Department with the sourcing, development and production of premium fabrics and materials, in line with the agreed strategy, ensuring maximised profit margins, and adhering to the companies quality standards .Working across multiple product and fabric categories, while retaining commercial viability and required performance attributes.
Client Details
A great opportunity for a Fabric Technologist to join a contemporary & active apparel businessin the Sheffield area. They are a Ecommerce & Wholesale company that have seen strong growth of the past 3 years. With offices in South Yorkshire, London and LA. Due to this they are looking for a Product Developer on Accessories to join the product team.
Description
- Collaborate with Designers to source and select fit for purpose fabrics for each product and identify new fabric concepts and trends in the market place.
- Manage fabric developments from concept through to technical approval, to align with the fabric strategy and seasonal calendar deadlines
- Support the entire fabric development process and ensure all fabric are fit for purpose and commercialised.
- Participate in or lead projects on the sourcing and development of fabrics
- Maintain knowledge and expertise in the latest technical developments in fibre, finishes, construction, and market trends, and its application to the final products.
- Build advanced fabric expertise and network of industry contacts and sources
- Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of sustainable and low-impact ideas, sharing information to support the product sustainability roadmap and targets
- Input accurate and up to date material information on the Range Grid database to align with information in the BOM, Commercial sheets, testing results and latest sample
- Organising and tracking product and fabric laboratory and wear tests to ensure all test reports are completed and approved
Profile
Ability and willingness to travel within UK, EU and Asia if required Self-motivated and wanting to learn and develop skills and knowledge
Organized and methodical approach to work, driven by attention to detail
Ability to work independently and within multiple teams
Effective communicator
Excellent project management skills
Strong understanding of Microsoft office and PowerPoint
Job Offer
- Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
- Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
- Access to Bupa Health insurance after 2 years.
- Fully Onsite role
- 25 days annual leave
- Close to transport links
Fabric Technologist
Fabric Technologist