Joules Assistant Fabric Technologist - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

About the Role:

Ready to start your Joules Journey

Prepare to be part of a dynamic hard-working collaborative and inspirational team creating and bringing product to market season after season for our iconic British brand. You can expect a journey outlined with clear goals and aspirations shared by the whole business whilst building cross-collaborative relationships including the opportunity to work with our Founder; Tom Joule and his Senior Team who have a wealth of knowledge to share.

Step into the role of Assistant Fabric Technologist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) here at Joules Head Office!

What to expect on a day to day basis:

• Understand the Joules quality standards processes and procedures and the part they play in driving customer satisfaction.
• Support the Commercial teams to ensure our products meet the Joules quality standard from design through to production.
• Constantly drive improvement and innovation with regards to product quality and fabric performance in order to reduce customer returns thus drive revenue.
• Support the Fabric team with roll-ups business level reviews and strategic seasonal cross costing projects.
• Complete risk assessments for all new fabrics and mills/routes.
• Support with colour and fabric development process from design through to supply chain.
• Work collaboratively to identify key fabric trends for the upcoming season and present findings to the Buying and Design teams.
• Ensure minimum parameters are set and monitored with regards to margin improvement and fabric consolidation.
• Collate information ahead of weekly CP meetings and highlight any risk recommend solutions and support the Senior teams with issues that arise.

About You:

From a technical and operational perspective it would also be advantageous if you:

• Demonstrable experience within the Fashion industry on either the retail or supplier side.
• Experience within a similar role or factory experience would be highly beneficial.
• The ability to work flexibly at pace and manage your own workload with confidence.
• The confidence to communicate with key stakeholders.
• A well rounded knowledge of raw materials fibres yarns and fabrics.
• You must be a strategic thinker able to drive innovation and strive for continuous improvement.
• Passion for product development with knowledge of ethical and sustainable fashion.
• Strategic problem solving capabilities working within the critical path whilst always putting the customer first.
• Experience using an NIS system.
• Confidence and capability using Google Suite.

What we value most here at Joules is your ability to really align with who we are as a Brand. So if you:

• Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry
• Are fearlessly creative with ideas to share
• Are not afraid to fail and grow
• Have a genuine positivity for the future of our brand and all we can achieve
• Are adaptable and can embrace change
• Can work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your all
• Enjoy celebrating success

Then look no further the role of Assistant Fabric Technologist was made for you!

Where will you be working

This is a full time 12 month fixed term contract role based at The Barn - Joules purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough Leicestershire. This role is office based working onsite as we believe this is where we make the best decisions together.

Your Application

Due to the high volume of applications received for our roles please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. Please review the followingJoules Cover Letter advice to support your application.

Sponsorship

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and would not therefore be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without sponsorship.

Please note that we may close the advert early if the required level of applications is received - this role requires an immediate start so apply now to receive early consideration.