Textile Researcher

We are looking for a passionate and committed Textile Researcher to join the Stella McCartney team. This role is essential for the development of our sustainable fashion business as it will involve researching and sourcing the latest sustainable fabrics and materials. As a Textile Researcher, you will be responsible for understanding and applying the Stella McCartney ethos to all fabric and textile sourcing.To be successful in this role, you will need a solid understanding of the fashion industry, a passion for sustainability and an eye for detail. You must also have a strong knowledge of the latest textile trends, a keen interest in research and a creative flair for problem solving.If you have the skills needed to excel in this role and a dedication to helping us achieve sustainability within the fashion industry, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Research and source sustainable fabrics and materials to ensure compliance with Stella McCartney's ethos.
2. Stay up to date on the latest textile trends and be able to apply them creatively.
3. Utilize research skills to identify potential opportunities and solutions to sustainability issues in the fashion industry.
4. Develop innovative ideas to source new materials and fabrics to add value to the brand.
5. Work with suppliers to ensure that all fabrics and materials meet Stella McCartney's sustainability standards.
6. Analyze and interpret data to evaluate the impact of sustainable materials on the fashion industry.
7. Maintain accurate records and reports of all research and development activities.
8. Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all materials and fabric selections meet ethical and environmental standards.
9. Present findings to stakeholders and work with them to develop strategies to implement solutions.
10. Monitor industry trends and develop plans to stay ahead of the competition.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Textile Researcher in New York, NY, USA is between $41,000 and $83,000 per year. This salary range is based on the experience of the researcher and the company that they are employed with.

Stella McCartney is a premium lifestyle brand that bears the name of its founder, who launched it in 2001. The brand champions confident femininity with elevated, effortless, and conscious fashion, committed to being an ethical and modern company that takes responsibility for the resources it uses and the impact it has on the environment. The brand is at the forefront of sustainability and constantly innovates new ways to become more sustainable, from designing and store practices to product manufacturing. Stella McCartney, a lifelong vegetarian, pioneers the use of alternative materials by never using leather, feathers, fur, or skins in any products, citing both ethical and environmental reasons. The brand supports regenerative agriculture and circularity, embracing new business models that transform how clothes are sourced, produced, sold, shared, repaired, and reused. Its goal is to promote long-lasting products with extended use to reduce environmental impact. Stella McCartney offers women's ready-to-wear, unisex capsules, kids' clothing, accessories, swimwear, lingerie, a performance wear collaboration with adidas, STELLA skincare, and more. With 48 directly owned stores and 21 franchise stores across major cities like New York City, London, Paris, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing, its collections are now sold in 77 nations through 863 specialty shops and department stores and shipped to 100 countries via online channels.