At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in fabric sourcing and development while managing samples and supplier communications.
- Company: Join a vibrant fashion company passionate about textiles and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days annual leave, pension scheme, and fun team events.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with early finish Fridays and charity-focused sample sales.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in fashion and textiles with hands-on experience and learning opportunities.
- Qualifications: Interest in textiles, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
This is an entry-level role for someone passionate about textiles and fashion, and who wants to develop their knowledge and experience in fabric sourcing and development.
What You'll Be Doing
- Communicate regularly with suppliers to request fabric samples, quotations, developments and updates.
- Organise, label and manage fabric swatches, cuttings and physical storage areas.
- Handle practical tasks including unpacking and sorting fabric shipments and samples.
- Track incoming swatches, fabric sample requests and developments using spreadsheets or internal systems.
- Maintain accurate sourcing records and follow up agreed supplier actions and timelines.
- Record and compare fabric pricing and assist with basic cost analysis.
- Support fabric searches against customer and Design briefs, pulling relevant options from existing libraries and supplier developments.
- Support seasonal and category sourcing activities through fabric and supplier research, sample collection and development follow-up.
- Request new fabric options and developments from suppliers under the direction of the Fabric Sourcing Manager.
- Prepare fabric, price and sourcing information for internal reviews and customer/Design range discussions.
- Work collaboratively with Design, Sales, Fabric Technology and other relevant teams to support fabric selection, sourcing and development against customer and product briefs.
About You
- Relevant experience and understanding in Textiles and/or Fabric Properties.
- Strong interest in fashion fabrics and a desire to learn the end-to-end sourcing process.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
- Willingness to engage in hands-on physical tasks, including unpacking and sorting fabric samples.
- Solid time management and organisation skills.
- Logical and analytical thinking — comfort working with numbers and comparing prices.
What's In It For You
- ~20 days annual leave.
- ~ Company pension scheme.
- ~ Reward and recognition platform.
- ~ Long service awards.
- ~ Discounted sample sales where proceeds are donated to charity.
- ~ Fresh fruit in the office.
- ~ Team and company social events.
- ~ Early finish Fridays.
Operations Assistants & Senior Assistants in London employer: Pentex Ltd
Join a vibrant team passionate about textiles and fashion, where you will have the opportunity to grow your skills in fabric sourcing and development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration across departments, ensuring you gain valuable experience while enjoying benefits like generous annual leave, a company pension scheme, and engaging social events. Located in a dynamic environment, we prioritise employee well-being with perks such as fresh fruit in the office and early finish Fridays, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
