Fabric Technologist

We are looking for an experienced Fabric Technologist to work with a leading and highly successful supplier to the high street. The successful candidate will work across all womenswear products. This is a full time role , 5 days a week in the office based in Harrow. The chosen candidate will have full responsibility for the fabric quality, testing and compliance.

• Support the fabric development process and ensure all fabrics are fit for purpose, meet testing requirements
• Providing fabric technical support to the internal team and customers
• Ensure fabric quality meets quality standards on time following the Critical Paths
• Work closely with and advise fabric suppliers of all required standards
• Maintain accurate records and assess test results of all fabric ensuring they meet required standards
• Manage any testing failures to find a soloution
• Confirm care labels
• Manage colour continuity when required
• Manage REACH & chemical compliance
  
  Candidates must have an in-depth knowledge of multiple fabric production processes and testing methods
• The skills to work closely with the customer base , and manage customer decision making
• An excellent knowledge of both woven and knitted fabric processes
• The ability to manage risk and make quick decisons
• Familiarity with UK retailers systems
• Ability to take responsibility and work independently