Fabric Technologist - Fashion Apparel (Talent Pool)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Manage the Fabric Process
• Implement the seasonal fabric strategy across groups and departments.
• Source seasonal fabrics, engage suppliers, and partner with mills on fabric development.
• Assess fabric submissions, test reports and standards for full technical conformance.
• Provide technical fabric guidance to product teams and ensure overall product integrity.
Support Product Concept and Range Development
• Contribute to Seasonal Plan, Range Build and Trend Update sessions as part of the “Quad”.
• Align product aesthetics with technical fabric requirements.
• Gather store and customer feedback to inform quality and durability improvements.
• Conduct post-season reviews and support innovation and sustainability targets.
Deliver Accurate Tech Packs and Ensure Critical Path Compliance
• Complete Tech Packs, BOMs, Size Charts, Washcare and Test Requisitions on time.
• Ensure all specifications align with quality standards and handovers occur as per deadlines.
• Coordinate Lab Dips, Strike-Offs and bulk samples, ensuring timely technical assessments.
Drive Product Quality
• Monitor product quality, identify deviations, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Contribute to supplier quality and performance reviews.
Maintain PLM Accuracy
• Ensure PLM is consistently updated with accurate, relevant and complete information.
Minimum requirements
- Relevant business qualifications in Textile Technology or Textile Production or Fashion/Cothing product management.
- 5 years or more’ technical experience in retail or manufacturing is essential.
- Understanding of the International and South African fabric/garment/fit/category industry.
- Ability to travel both locally and internationally.
- In-depth knowledge of textile manufacturing processes and technical product development.
- Expertise in Tech Pack creation and management.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to monitor and ensure product and fabric quality standards
- Advanced PLM system proficiency.
- Understanding of innovation and sustainability in product development
- Sound product knowledge across fabrics, garments, and category trends
