Manière De Voir is looking for a highly organised, meticulous Sample Assistant with a comprehensive understanding of sampling processes to join the team in Manchester.

Working closely with Designers, Garment Techs, and Buying teams, the Sample Assistant will manage the fabric and sample coordination –

Key Responsibilities of the Sample Assistant:

• Manage the sample inventory, ensuring samples are kept organised, labelled, and maintained across different sites.
• Support 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.
• Coordinate 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 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.

What Manière De Voir is looking for:

• Equivalent experience within a fashion business or relevant experience from studies.
• Proven experience as an assistant or similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with fabrics and production processes is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant Adobe software is a plus.