Job Description

As an Assistant Fabric Developer at COS, you will be responsible for visualizing, structuring and coordinating the material strategy as well as execution through an organized and user friendly material library, purpose built material boards and a high-quality material database. You are passionate about fabrics, great at structure and will assist the Fabric Developers with various coordination and administration tasks throughout the fabric sourcing and development process. This role will work in close collaboration with the Fabric Developers and other relevant roles in buying, design and production to support, administrate and coordinate various tasks throughout the sourcing process.

What you will do: 

Support in visualizing the material strategy clearly both physically and digitally through building the fabric boards, hanger rails, reports, dashboards and maintaining and updating them on a regular basis so that the collection is always accurately represented. Assist and support in material strategy execution and follow up material booking utilization and the actual results of our plans. Support in local London research, sourcing, where needed, substitute fabrics for toiling and swatch in house. Assist the Fabric Developers with coordination, administration and various tasks throughout the sourcing and development process; from material development missions to planning of supplier sourcing weeks and fabric fair schedules.Facilitate smooth handovers across teams (supplier, quality, production merchandising, buying) and suppliers by ensuring all records are transparent and up to date around material specifications, testing outcomes and approvals, ensuring all relevant teams in production have the necessary information. 

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

What you need to succeed:

Previous experience in an assistant fabric development/coordinator role, ideally within a premium brand.Knowledgeable about apparel, material and components and preferably have experience working in a global supply chain context.Strong understanding of customer aesthetics and a genuine passion for working at COS.Customer centric mindset and an enthusiasm for the fashion industry.Highly organised with the ability to prioritise administrative tasks effectively. Understanding of sustainable fashion, material innovation and product development.Excellent team player and inspiring communicator.Ability to work well in a fast paced and creative environment

Additional Information

This is a permanent full-time contract based at our Head Office in London.

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive

Up to 25 days holidayAnnual health checksPension schemeDiscounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hubCycle to work schemeDiscounted gym membershipEmployee assistance via retail trust  Private health & dental care

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. 

Company Description

COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The creative soul of the brand is fuelled by a deep connection to modern culture, dynamic global cities and compelling fashion movements. With an emphasis on expert craftsmanship, innovation and materiality, collections are created with a mindful approach, seamlessly blending contemporary and timeless. Learn more about COS here. 

Ready to register interest? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!