Fabric Manager enhancing fabric research and development for a subculture-led fashion brand. Leading sourcing and collaboration to ensure quality and sustainability in fabric use.
Responsibilities
Lead the development, research, and sourcing of new and novelty fabrications to enhance product development and sustainability across all clothing categories.
Create archive of fabrics for each collection/ season including print strike off bases, trims and hardware.
Manage fabric library in physical and digital formats of running fabric qualities and trims.
Collaborate with design, buying, compliance and technical design teams to ensure fabric quality meets production specifications.
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in fabric/ treatment and easy-care developments.
Visit fabric sourcing fairs, with heads of buying/ design to develop strong relationships directly with fabric/ trim suppliers.
Manage relationships with fabric/ garment suppliers and negotiate contracts to secure flexibility in production pathways.
Create strategies for platforming key griege fabrics, allowing agility within our production lead times, creating consistency of quality and price point.
Negotiate fabric pricing for proto development and order sample yardage for novelty fabrications.
Manage seasonal fabric, trim, library per product category, collection, and create the process for reviewing new developments with design and buying teams.
Monitor returns and customer feedback surrounding fabric quality, initiate testing and wearer trials on new fabrications.
GPSR - Expertise with General Product Safety Regulations. Ensuring fabrics meet safety requirements, are free from harmful chemicals, linking with REACH Chemical compliance.
Partnering with mills / fabric suppliers which are Okeo-Tex Standard 100 certified.
Testing fabrics in line with the regulations and requirements for textile testing, work closely with the Technical/ QC team.
Build transparent relationships with fabric mills to provide visibility (Tier 2) traceability of the sourcing chain and fabric origins.
Provide technical information for garment care labels and product descriptions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Design, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in fabric research and development within the apparel industry.
Strong understanding of textile science and innovative fabric technologies.
Excellent project management skills, communication and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
Creative problem-solving skills, entrepreneurial spirit and a keen eye for detail and quality.
Benefits
Competitive Salary, subject to skills and experience, with potential bonus and paid overtime
Annual leave base starting at 23 days per year (+ bank holidays), plus Birthday off work, and ability to accrue holidays with each year’s service
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