Senior Fabric Technologist

Job Responsibility Including But Not Limited To:

• Ensure accurate and complete information on lab testing requests and validate in the Next fabric approval system
• Sign off test reports in the Next fabric approval system and communicate with factories on failures while consulting the UK for exceptions
• Provide input in the lab dip stage regarding performance with support from dyestuff and chemical suppliers
• Responsible for color approval
• Screen bulk hangers for appearance and handfeel
• Sign off the wearer trial on the fabric performance side and liaise with QA to assess garment fit for purpose
• Participate in regular order progress/ risk assessment meetings with merchandising to address potential delays related to fabric issues
• Collaborate with QA, merchandisers, garment factories, and fabric mills to troubleshoot fabric technical issues
• Conduct mill evaluations and evaluate mill grading with corrective actions
• Lead fabric pre-production meetings on high risk fabrics and manage adherence to set standards
• Communicate with spinners, dyers, knitters, weavers, dyestuff, and chemical suppliers on new technology (raw materials, techniques, design) and provide feedback to sourcing, PD, merchandising teams, and UK technologists
• Assist in technical trials and pilot runs agreed upon in pre-production
• Communicate with UK technologists to resolve fabric issues and prevent late garment delivery
• Manage and mentor Fabric Technologists
• Champion Sustainability projects
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders

Skills & Requirements

• Degree holder in textile technology, textile chemistry, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 8-10 years of working experience in the fabric industry, with 1-2 years in a fabric mill or dye house preferred
• Familiarity with all kinds of fabric testing standards, particularly those relevant to the UK market
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with fabric mills, factories, and merchandisers in troubleshooting fabric technical and development issues
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Immediate availability preferred
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Fabric Technologist

We offer good career prospects with an attractive salary remuneration including 5-day working week, double-pay, discretionary bonuses and medical insurance to the right candidate. Interested parties, please send your Curriculum Vitae with expected salary and availability by clicking the following "Apply Now" button.

To know more about NEXT, please visit www.next.co.uk [link removed].

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