Responsibilities
- Developing manmade fibres and quality assessing natural fibres
- Spinning fibres into yarn, and knitting or weaving yarn into fabrics
- Producing non-woven materials
- Identifying the latest fabric trends, developments and innovations
- Overseeing the dyeing, printing and finishing processes
- Ensuring quality in areas such as strength, durability, colourfastness, and water and chemical resistance
- Advising commercial colleagues on technical aspects of the business
- Liaising with designers, and adapting designs to suit production methods
- Making and sizing pre-production garments
- Sourcing fabrics and accessories
- Undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product
- Responding to product queries, including complaints from wholesalers and customers.
- Experience in the textile and clothing industry
- Degree or HND in a relevant subject such as physical, mathematical and applied sciences or engineering
Skills
- A high level of technical knowledge and strong practical skills
- The ability to work as part of a team and to liaise with colleagues in other functions
- Strong negotiating skills
- The ability to prioritise and switch between different tasks as required
- Problem-solving skills and decision-making ability
- Organisational skills, to ensure time schedules are adhered to and deadlines are met
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