Textile Expert Lead

19 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeFabric Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Senior Fabric Technologist

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Senior Fabric Technologist to lead and support the development, selection, testing, and approval of textiles used across our apparel and soft home categories.

This role will be responsible for providing technical support on fabric and trims across apparel and soft home. They will also lead the review and management of technical standards to ensure market relevance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fibres, yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, and finishing techniques. They will also have experience working in diverse, multilingual, and multicultural environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support on fabric and trims across apparel and soft home.
  • Lead the review and management of technical standards to ensure market relevance.
  • Align colour approval processes across business groups and provide training as needed.
  • Partner with suppliers to define best practices for lab dip, strike-off, and knitdown submissions.
  • Collaborate with designers to ensure fabric quality aligns with design aesthetics and customer expectations.
  • SOURCE fabrics and develop new products in partnership with suppliers.
  • Manage and govern the fabric library at Head Office and within GBSS.
  • Work with sustainability teams to ensure traceability and certification requirements are met.
  • Advise buyers and designers on correct fabric selection to meet specifications and performance needs.
  • Mentor and support the Fabric Assistant.
  • Conduct regular store audits to identify and resolve fabric-related issues.
  • Ensure product claims (e.g. Organic, Australian Cotton) are supported by valid certifications.
  • Define and execute fabric strategy for apparel and soft home.
  • Improve customer perception of fabric quality and consistency.
  • Reduce return rates due to faulty fabrics.
  • Produce store audit reports and share insights with stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in Textile Technology or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in a relevant textiles role.
  • At least 5 years' experience managing team members.
  • Background in apparel manufacturing or fabric mill experience is highly desirable.
  • Hands-on experience in fabric sourcing, development, manufacturing processes, and quality control.
  • Strong understanding of fibre production, textile processing, and finished goods.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Experience working in diverse, multilingual, and multicultural environments.

Desirable Skills:

  • High degree of textile technical ability and commercial acumen.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
  • Outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage conflicting deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
  • Understanding of fabric price architecture and market dynamics.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and ensure fabrics are fit for purpose.
  • A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.

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