The job:
1. Develop fabrics, improving production efficiency and quality, while liaising with those involved in the development and production process.
2. Identifying the latest fabric trends, developments and innovations
3. Overseeing the dyeing, printing and finishing processes
4. Ensuring quality in areas such as strength, durability, colorfastness, and water and chemical resistance
5. Advising colleagues on technical aspects of the business
6. Liaising with designers and suppliers, and suggest designers how to suit production methods
7.Sourcing fabrics and accessories in alignment with sourcing Manager
8. Undertaking quality evaluations of materials, lab dips and strike-offs
9. Responding to technical queries, including complaints, from designers and suppliers
10. Knowledge of chemicals that may be added to fabrics to make them more waterproof, flame-resistant, shrink-resistant, more sustainable
11 With Teams to achieve fabric development goals & objectives
12. Develop collaborative relationships with Global Fashion Teams
? Problem solve all Fabric related issues to FRTP
Requirements:
1. Major in Textile Engineering or related discipline
2. 1+ years working experience in a comparable role
3. Technical understanding of fabric construction, weaving, knitting, dying & finishing
4. Excellent color perception and good understanding of color theory related to fabric
5. Understanding of United States and European Testing Standards is desirable
6. Strong communication skills
7. Flexible and able to multi-task handling
8. Team player, able to work across multiple disciplines
9. Good command written and spoken English