FABRIC TECHNOLOGIST
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Shanghai
Keywords: Fashion, Fabric, Trends, Product Development, Market Research
Our client is a globally recognised retail brand with a presence in over 60 countries and a commitment to the philosophy of 'Everyone's Right to Dress Well'. They are on the lookout for a Fabric Technologist who is passionate about fashion, has an eye for trends, and possesses a deep understanding of fabric manufacturing. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that shapes the fashion choices of millions around the world.
* Global retail brand with presence in over 60 countries
* Opportunity to shape global fashion trends
* Dynamic and collaborative work environment
What you'll do:
As a Fabric Technologist, your role will be pivotal in shaping the fashion choices of millions around the world. You will be responsible for researching and developing fabrics in line with current trends, presenting innovative ideas to the brand, selecting appropriate fabric qualities based on price range and production time, making presentations to designer and buying teams, determining sample yardage quantities, negotiating fabric quantities for production decisions, closely following market trends and competitor activities, and determining raw fabric needs. Your passion for fashion, keen eye for detail, excellent negotiation skills, and ability to work collaboratively will ensure your success in this role.
* Research and develop fabrics in line with trends, mood boards, and inspiration pictures
* Maintain thorough knowledge of fabric manufacturers and market trends
* Present opportunities and innovations to the brand regularly
* Select right qualities in accordance with price range and production time
* Make presentations of selected qualities to designer and buying teams
* Determine sample yardage quantity of targeted qualities, supply them in accordance with lead time and quality target, and follow the process
* Receive and follow demands of labdip, strike off, handlooms
* Negotiate fabric for requested quantity for models for which a production decision is made
* Closely follow trends and competitors and present these opportunities to designers and buying teams
* Determine raw fabric needs of NOS orders and CORE qualities together with product and buying teams
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Fabric Technologist role is someone who lives and breathes fashion. You have a strong background in product development with specific focus on fabrics. Your research skills are top-notch enabling you to stay ahead of market trends. You have an extensive knowledge of fabric manufacturers and market dynamics. Your ability to select the right fabric qualities based on price range and production time is unparalleled. You are an excellent presenter with the ability to influence designer and buying teams. You have experience in determining sample yardage quantities and following up on labdip, strike off, handlooms demands. Your negotiation skills are strong and you have experience in fabric booking requests. You have a knack for closely monitoring market trends and competitor activities.
* Passion for fashion and product development
* Excellent research skills with ability to identify market trends
* Strong knowledge of fabric manufacturers and market dynamics
* Ability to select right fabric qualities based on price range and production time
* Excellent presentation skills with ability to influence designer and buying teams
* Experience in determining sample yardage quantities and following up on labdip, strike off, handlooms demands
* Strong negotiation skills with experience in fabric booking requests
* Ability to closely monitor market trends and competitor activities
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading retail brand with a global presence in over 60 countries. They are committed to their philosophy of 'Everyone's Right to Dress Well' and strive to make this a reality for millions around the world. They offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged and rewarded. They believe in nurturing talent and provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
What's next:
If you're ready to shape global fashion trends, apply now!
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