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ABOUT BLACK PEPPER

Black Pepper creates stylish, elegant women’s fashion that not only looks beautiful but also makes her feel confident, valued and celebrated. Whether it’s our products, our service, or our community engagement, we strive to leave a lasting impact on the lives we touch.

We put our ladies at the heart and soul of everything we do, celebrating their individual character and charm so they look and feel fabulous in their own unique way.

ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

As our Fabric Technologist, you will be responsible for managing the technical and quality aspects of fabrics used across the product range. This role involves evaluating and testing fabric performance, maintaining a comprehensive fabric library, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, and ensuring all materials meet brand standards for quality, compliance, and sustainability.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Collaborate with Head of Design and suppliers to source fabrics that align with seasonal direction, product needs, and commercial goals.
• Stay up to date on fabric innovation, sustainability trends, and new technologies.
• Support the design team with strike off approvals and email communication with suppliers
• Coordinate fabric testing (e.g., colorfastness, shrinkage, pilling) with suppliers to ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of test results
• Identify risks or issues at sampling time
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure consistency, innovation, and compliance with ethical sourcing practices
• Preparing of monthly fabric reports prior to bulk orders being placed
• Updating and maintaining the bulk records
• Organise fabric swatches by category and maintain accurate specifications for team reference
• Ensure all fabrics meet relevant compliance standards (chemical restrictions, safety standards, environmental policies, etc.).
• Ensure all fabrics meet relevant compliance standards (chemical restrictions, safety standards, environmental policies, etc.).

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will come with..

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within fashion or textile development
• Experience working with offshore suppliers and managing technical communication
• Tertiary qualification in Textile Technology, Fashion, or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of fabric types, constructions, testing standards, and finishing processes
• Understanding of fabric sustainability and compliance standards
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

 JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Epic discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Clarks!
• Exclusive LK Group perks – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• VIP access to sample sales – Get first dibs on incredible deals
• Leave when it matters – Paid parental leave, volunteer leave & purchased leave options.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.
• And more…Because work should come with awesome perks!

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

"We’re weaving the future of fashion—and we need the right thread. Are you a fabric expert with a passion for performance, innovation, and sustainability? Join us as our next Fabric Technologist and help shape the textiles of tomorrow."

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.