Fabric Developer 12 month FTC

at  Boden

BENEFITS AT BODEN

• Flexible hybrid working
• Targeted annual bonus scheme
• Generous Boden clothing allowance and 30% discount on all current clothing ranges
• Holiday increase with years of service
• Portal with an array of discounts and cashback offers on retail and entertainment
• Group personal pension scheme and life insurance cover
• 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household
• Free onsite parking, teas & coffee stations and subsidised café with free toast for breakfast

THE EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Expert in fabric sourcing and development, with a great overall knowledge of raw materials, fabric qualities, current costs and business performance standards.
• Strong Fabric knowledge across woven and jersey in production from spinning to bulk.
• Can drive results through people in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Degree in textile or similar type degree
• Has at least 7 years’ experience in a similar role
• Has Intermediate skills using Excel and Powerpoint
• Please note this is a hybrid role. You will be required to be in the Boden House head office 3 days per week. *
  We want Boden to be the place everyone wants to work. Friendly and open, understanding and supportive. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices. We believe in hiring the best person for the job whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.
  We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fabric Developer role at Boden drives new sourcing and development seasonally with the team as well as maintaining profitable and high-quality fabrics for the core and franchise product. Sustainability is at the forefront of the strategy using a strong and robust mill supply base who adhere to our Boden sustainability mission.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep abreast of new fabric trends and sustainability initiatives
• Implement initiatives which are approved by Buying and Head of Fabric based on sales and trends
• Fabric sourcing and development in line with the design brief
• Ensure communication of the provenance of all our fabrics is clear and appropriate
• Hold weekly meetings with Design, Buying and Garment Technology to co-ordinate sourcing, sampling and production fabric.
• Maintain the fabric library and PLM fabric library
• Compile fabric boards where required
• Order all sampling for development samples and cloth trails
• Manage and maintain the fabric archive on a regular basis
• Fabric test report information correlated and reviewed with manager
• Coordinate lab dips and developments