Fabric Technologist

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom Agent Provocateur Full time

Founded in 1994 deep in London Soho’s underbelly, Agent Provocateur carved out a notorious anti-establishment narrative inspired by its punk roots and became renowned for not being afraid to shake things up. Today, Agent Provocateur is an iconic global brand, known for our provocative attitude, exceptional design, exquisite fabrics and our playfulness.


Purpose of the role:


As a Fabric Technologist, you'll play a key part in our products critical path and will be essential to the delivery of all of our lines across Lingerie, Swimwear, Nightwear, Hosiery, RTW and Accessories.


Key responsibilities:


  • Manage suppliers to deliver best quality fabrics and components providing feedback to risk assess / rectify issues. Ability to identify and resolve potential problems in end use ensuring the supply base is set up for successful bulk production and on-time delivery.
  • Technical ownership of the fabric and raw material quality and delivery. Assessment and risk analysis of all potential new fabrics and trim developments through to bulk production.
  • Support the fabric developer by risk assessing any issues at early stages ensuring all fabric and componentry use of is within company standards suitable for end use.
  • Specifications and technical standards to be established, approved and available to the business.
  • Lab and bulk dip execution/management and tracking of across the supply base to ensure no delays to production. Assess components and colour negotiating any aesthetic changes to protect the design vision.
  • Manage componentry with testing house to retailer extranet. Ensure materials meet necessary testing criteria. Define and follow a testing procedure for all fabrics as defined by the product category.
  • Collaborate with product compliance teams and testing labs to ensure chemical testing compliance.
  • Compliance management of supply base to Oeko-tex and other certifications as necessary.
  • Co-ordination of components across the supply base in order to maintain critical paths from sign off to bulk production stages in conjunction with production teams.
  • Manage core/continuity fabrics and recolour sampling across the supply base.
  • Wash care label instructions and approvals.


What We’re Looking For:


  • Previous experience within the position of Fabric Technologist or of Product Development with hand on component knowledge and awareness of UK/European/US fabric testing standards requirements along with strong practical skills.
  • In depth technical knowledge of a broad range of fabric types including warp/weft knits and wovens across a range of fibre types alongside laces, embroideries, trims and lingerie type componentry.
  • A technical understanding of different components used across a range of product categories including but not limited to leather, PVC, accessories and metal findings.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of fabric and trim manufacturing including dyeing/finishing, printing techniques, bonding, applique and wash processes.
  • Technical knowledge of construction and manufacturing methods across lingerie, swim, nightwear and accessories categories would be advantageous.
  • Able to collaborate well with team players, working across multi product categories. Hands on approach mentoring and coaching to deliver component knowledge.
  • Able to work at pace, whilst embracing change in a busy environment. A well organised, flexible team player, with a positive attitude and an agile approach with the production team.
  • Confident in liaising with suppliers and factories regarding technical matters. Encouraging a right-first-time approach, challenging suppliers to improve performance to deliver quality and consistency.
  • Able to manage and rectify failures, ensuring high quality standards are met and maintained.
  • Ability to prioritise and to switch between different tasks as required.


What You’ll Receive:


  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Generous staff discount across a variety of brands
  • Auto-enrolment into our company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Charity time-bank scheme
  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

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