<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><span class="">Fabric and Trims Developer | Fabric Technician | £30,000 - £45,000 + Benefits | North West </span></p><ul class=""><li class="">26 days holiday </li><li class="">Staff Discount </li><li class="">Pension Contribution </li><li class="">Free Gym</li><li class="">Free Parking</li><li class="">Early Finishes</li></ul><p class="">We're on the hunt for a dynamic and forward-thinking <span class="">Fabric and Trim Developer</span> to join our fast-growing client who is at the forefront of innovation. As this brand continues to rapidly scale and push the boundaries of their market we need someone who thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the evolution of our products.</p><p class=""><span class="">What you'll do:</span></p><ul class=""><li class="">Drive technical product development with precision and creativity, working across a variety of categories.</li><li class="">Collaborate seamlessly with the wider team, providing valuable support and insight while fostering a collaborative work environment.</li><li class="">React quickly to shifting priorities and demands, demonstrating flexibility and agility in a constantly evolving market.</li><li class="">Deliver under pressure, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or attention to detail.</li><li class="">Bring a sharp eye for detail, ensuring every fabric and trim innovation meets the highest standards.</li><li class="">Approach challenges with a positive, can-do attitude that motivates the team and drives results.</li><li class="">Leverage a deep understanding of the current sportswear industry to anticipate trends and lead fabric and trim developments that set us apart from the competition.</li></ul><p class=""><span class="">The Responsibilities:</span></p><ul class=""><li class="">Lead the charge in collaborating with fabric mills and trim suppliers to push the boundaries of innovative fabric constructions, finishes, and trims.</li><li class="">Partner closely with the sourcing team to ensure fabric and trim sourcing align seamlessly with the strategic garment sourcing vision.</li><li class="">Spearhead the introduction of cutting-edge fabric technologies and finishes, giving our designs a distinct competitive edge and setting industry trends.</li><li class="">Drive fabric and trim development in line with the brands ambitious sustainability goals and overarching business strategy.</li><li class="">Work hand-in-hand with product development and garment tech teams to ensure timely fabric development, ordering, and production within the critical path.</li><li class="">Oversee global manufacturing consistency, managing a curated fabric library and ensuring the use of approved core fabrics for bulk production.</li><li class="">Keep a sharp focus on business target margins and range architecture, ensuring fabric and trim developments are cost-effective and unlocking savings through strategic fabric and yarn negotiations.</li><li class="">Own supplier engagement on testing requirements, maintaining meticulous records of testing and compliance.</li><li class="">Collaborate with the garment tech team to guarantee all fabric developments meet this brands rigorous technical standards and testing protocols.</li><li class="">Take charge of problem-solving with suppliers when test results fall short, ensuring swift and effective solutions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>BBBH32669</strong></p></dd>