Job Description
Elite have partnered with a contemporary womenswear brand, seeking an innovative and creative Fabric Developer to join the team.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Creative Director, design, production, and sourcing teams to innovate and develop high-quality fabrics that align with the brand’s aesthetic and craftsmanship. You will be responsible for creating unique, sustainable, and luxurious textile solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Source and develop seasonal collections and capsules under the guidance of the Creative Director.
2. Collaborate with the Production and Product Development Departments in order to be the link with external fabric/material suppliers during the collection development process.
3. Manage the purchasing of all seasonal collection fabrics/materials.
4. Maintain all data, pricing and testing of trims and fabrics.
5. Manager the critical path to ensure the delivery of all fabrics and trims are on time.
6. Act as the fabric specialist by advising on fabric enhancements and industry developments.
7. Monitor spend and maintain budgets.
8. Act as a fabric/material specialist for any internal matters related to fabrics/materials.
9. Take a leading role with regards to sourcing/finding sustainability fabric solutions in a...