Fabric and Trim Developer

Are you passionate about fabric development on women’s woven fabrics? Are you a natural project manager with excellent communication skills? Do you thrive in a fast paced and creative environment?

If so, this could be the role for you. We are now looking for Fabric &Trim Developer to join our Ladies RTW Team. This role will report into the Head of LRTW and is offered on a Full Time Permanent contract. 

As a Fabric & Trim Developer you will be a key player in the process of creating products for our LRTW Woven assortment. In this role you will be an expert on a wide variety of sustainable materials, have an extensive knowledge on fabric sourcing and trims with an excellent eye for detail, to produce high quality products.

What you will do:

• In this role you are responsible to execute the fabric development, having a clear understanding of COS aesthetics and our customer, having a clear and efficient component and product development you contribute to meaningful growth and profitability within your department.
• Responsible to develop components, prints, jacquards and colours supporting the department strategy, visual goal, and seasonal keys.​
• Responsible to plan and execute the product development from start to end in close collaboration with the Buying team.​
• You will be leading in the material development to source the best materials, fabrics and trims needed for the RTW collection.
• Working in close collaboration with our Senior Designers and Buyers you are responsible for identifying and developing fabric & trims according to our COS aesthetics and our design directions.
• You will work within our Buying & Design team of Designers, Buyers, Assortment Planners, Pattern Cutters, and communicate regularly with our Production Offices.
• You will identify seasonal must haves and act on relevant tendencies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a product development role with a focus on LRTW (woven essentials)
• Strong luxury fashion intelligence, salesmanship and sense of commerciality
• Passion for womens trends and the COS customer
• Substantial knowledge of sustainable fashion solutions and material innovation
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised and able to work in a fast paced and creative environment

Additional Information

Why choose COS?  

When you first join COS we will give you a full training plan and access to our E-Learning tool. 

In addition to this you will also receive some fantastic benefits including;  

• 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands. 
• A generous holiday entitlement. 
• Annual Health Checks
• Pension Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership

Our Culture  
Over the last 10 years we have carefully built a culture where our people are supported, inspired and encouraged to be the best they can. Our brand is creative, forward thinking and modern; choosing longevity over passing trends.  

We set the bar high at COS; we are committed to recruiting great people, offering an environment where talent is recognised and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce plays an important role in the success of COS. We celebrate individual differences and appreciate the contribution that all