Fabric Development Specialist (Textiles, Remote/Denmark)

Job summary

The role involves developing and improving high-performance fabrics for workwear, collaborating with international suppliers and internal teams to ensure quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in the textile or fabric industry, such as in a dye house or fabric mill.
• Strong knowledge of performance and workwear fabrics.
• Understanding of dyeing, finishing, coating, and textile testing processes.
• Experience in fabric sourcing and supplier management.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, at a technical level.

Responsibilities

• Develop new fabrics in collaboration with international suppliers.
• Define specifications and requirements for new fabrics.
• Communicate development needs and quality issues to suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, lead times, and technical specifications.
• Suggest improvements to existing fabrics regarding quality and cost.
• Order and follow up on test and sample deliveries.
• Assess and select fabric suppliers.
• Participate in textile and fabric fairs.
• Ensure suppliers provide necessary technical documentation.

Skills

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and structured.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in textiles or fabric development preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with fabric testing and analysis tools, as well as project management software.