Sample Assistant

Job description

Role: Sample Assistant

Location: Manchester, UK

Role Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English