We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Fabric Technologist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will support the development, testing, and quality control of textiles and materials, ensuring products meet customer expectations and industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about fabrics, innovation, and sustainability in the fashion or textile industry.
Junior Fabric Technologist - Responsibilities
- Duties will be dependent upon experience level:
- Working with fabric suppliers to sample or develop fabrics required.
- To ensure fabric sourcing and innovation is in line with our strategic sourcing of garments.
- To ensure fabric developments are cost effective.
- To ensure all colours required are lab dyed, submitted to the customer and approved and distributed to relevant factories.
- To discuss and agree solutions with suppliers if test results are sub standard
- To risk assess new fabrics.
- To ensure all fibre composition testing is complete and appropriate care labels issued.
- To ensure all technical files are kept up to date.
Junior Fabric Technologist - Skills and Requirements:
- A degree or diploma in Fashion, or Textile Technology, Textile Science, or a related field.
- Previous experience (internships or entry-level roles) in textiles, fabrics, or material development.
- Basic understanding of fabric properties, manufacturing processes, and testing methods.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Passion for textiles and sustainability in the fashion or textile industry.
- Proactive, eager to learn, and open to feedback for continuous improvement.
To apply please send your CV to c.turner@peoplemarketing.co.uk (Job Ref: 13210AA)
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We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.
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