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.