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Role Overview: You will be working as a Specialist - Fabric Sourcing for a direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand, / SAADAA, which is focused on advocating the SAADAA way of living and creating better basics for everyone. The role will require you to be technically proficient, deeply passionate about textiles, and have a keen understanding of fabric testing, dyeing, and finishing. Your responsibility will be central to ensuring that every product created by the brand starts with the right fabric - sustainable, functional, and beautiful. Key Responsibilities: - Identify and source the right fabrics based on design, functionality, and brand standards. - Work closely with mills and vendors for the timely development, testing, and approval of fabrics. - Conduct lab tests to evaluate shrinkage, GSM, color fastness, dyeing consistency, and other key performance parameters. - Ensure that the fabric meets specifications for quality, sustainability, and aesthetics. - Collaborate with internal teams (Design, Merchandising, Production) to align on fabric choices. - Manage the sampling and bulk approval processes. - Keep up to date with innovations in recycled fabrics, natural dye processes, and sustainable finishing techniques. - Visit mills, trade fairs, and exhibitions to build a strong vendor network and stay updated with textile innovations. - Track and document all fabric data and testing results. Qualifications Required: - Textile Engineer with 3-6 years of experience in fabric sourcing, preferably in fashion or lifestyle brands. - Technically sound in fabric testing, dyeing, and finishing processes. - Strong understanding of weaving techniques, fabric structures, and different types of fabrics - both natural and synthetic. - Knowledge of recycling and sustainable textile practices. - Bonus: Familiarity with chemical processing and innovative material R&D. - Detail-oriented and quality-focused with excellent communication and vendor management skills. Additional Details of the Company: Ranked among the top 1% of Shopify stores in India, the company has experienced significant growth over 4 years, expanding from a 100 sq. ft. garage to a 150+ people team while remaining bootstrapped, profitable, and purpose-driven. Why Join / SAADAA: - Belief in simplicity and sourcing sustainable materials. - Enjoyment in building from scratch and solving complex problems effectively. - Offer of empathetic problem solvers, clear growth path, a culture of simplicity, ownership, and continuous learning, and freedom to explore, experiment, and grow. Role Overview: You will be working as a Specialist - Fabric Sourcing for a direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand, / SAADAA, which is focused on advocating the SAADAA way of living and creating better basics for everyone. The role will require you to be technically proficient, deeply passionate about textiles, and have a keen understanding of fabric testing, dyeing, and finishing. Your responsibility will be central to ensuring that every product created by the brand starts with the right fabric - sustainable, functional, and beautiful. Key Responsibilities: - Identify and source the right fabrics based on design, functionality, and brand standards. - Work closely with mills and vendors for the timely development, testing, and approval of fabrics. - Conduct lab tests to evaluate shrinkage, GSM, color fastness, dyeing consistency, and other key performance parameters. - Ensure that the fabric meets specifications for quality, sustainability, and aesthetics. - Collaborate with internal teams (Design, Merchandising, Production) to align on fabric choices. - Manage the sampling and bulk approval processes. - Keep up to date with innovations in recycled fabrics, natural dye processes, and sustainable finishing techniques. - Visit mills, trade fairs, and exhibitions to build a strong vendor network and stay updated with textile innovations. - Track and document all fabric data and testing results. Qualifications Required: - Textile Engineer with 3-6 years of experience in fabric sourcing, preferably in fashion or lifestyle brands. - Technically sound in fabric testing, dyeing, and finishing processes. - Strong understanding of weaving techniques, fabric structures, and different types of fabrics - both natural and synthetic. - Knowledge of recycling and sustainable textile practices. - Bonus: Familiarity with chemical processing and innovative material R&D. - Detail-oriented and quality-focused with excellent communication and vendor management skills. Additional Details of the Company: Ranked among the top 1% of Shopify stores in India, the company has experienced significant growth over 4 years, expanding from a 100 sq. ft. garage to a 150+ people team while remaining bootstrapped, profitable, and purpose-driven. Why Join / SAADAA: - Belief in simplicity and sourcing sustainable materials. - Enjoyment in building from scratch and solving complex problems effectively. - Offer of empathetic p
