Sample Assistant

Role: Sample Assistant

Location
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Manchester, UK

We are looking for Sample Assistant to join our team!

This role plays a vital role in the fashion industry. Your main responsibility is managing the fabric and samples co-ordination.

Working closely with Designers, Garment Techs, and Buying teams. You must have strong organisation skills, keen eye for detail and a comprehensive understanding of sampling processes.

• Manage the sample inventory, ensuring samples are kept organised, labelled, and maintained across different sites.
• Supporting designers throughout the entire design and sampling processes.
• Assist in measuring garments accurately and prepare for fit sessions.
• Own and maintain the fabric library daily.
• Recolour CADs.
• Co-ordinate printing tech pack and fit comments and ensure timely delivery to various departments within the organisation.
• Co-ordinate all sample parcel delivery and returns.
• Coordinate with suppliers for fabric and trim sourcing
• Maintain accurate records of each sample's status, from development to final approval.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure everyone is aligned on within sampling and fabric sourcing.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to achieve timely delivery of new fabric requests.
• Troubleshoot issues with sample delivery from Far East suppliers.

• Equivalent experience within a fashion business or relative experience from studies.
• Proven experience as co-ordinator or similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams.
• Familiarity with fabrics, and production processes would be desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite would be desirable.