We are seeking a pro-active detail-oriented Assistant Fabric Technologist to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about fabrics, innovation, and sustainability in the fashion /textile industry. The UK team will offer training in the role and ensure there is visibility of the whole fabric process.
Assistant Fabric Technologist - Responsibilities
- Working closely with the fabric team in UK and offshore
- Supporting on the fabric technical side
- Reviewing testing and communicating to mill and teams
- Bulk testing submissions to customers
- Maintaining customer testing portals
- Maintaining fabric critical path to ensure testing and submissions in time and highlight if dates are at risk
- Supporting the delivery of sustainability across customers by updating any changes on customer sites
- ZDHC, incheck reporting and bi-annual clear stream testing to be monitored and reviewed
- Co ordinating traceability and visibility across off shore teams and UK
- Updating approved mill lists with offshore offices
- Monitoring and updating trim and lining library
Assistant 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: 13210/2AA)
If the email address is not displayed in this advert, then please contact People Marketing directly on 0115 922 3335 quoting the job reference number, and we shall supply you with the correct address.
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.