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Upcycle Textile Design Specialist
| Posting date: | 05 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,700 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2025 |
| Location: | ME11 5HL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | DOCUPRO UK LIMITED |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
DocuPro UK Ltd is a leading textile recycling and reuse company dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Based in Birmingham, we specialize in collecting, sorting, and redistributing used clothing to reduce waste and support global reuse efforts. We are committed to providing high-quality recycled textiles to our customers while maintaining environmentally friendly practices.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a creative and skilled Upcycle Textile Design Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clothing manufacturing, embroidery, hand sewing, sail making, weaving, or upholstery cutting. This role requires a passion for sustainability, a flair for innovative design, and expertise in transforming waste textiles into high-quality, marketable products.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and Development: Create and develop innovative upcycled textile products, including clothing, accessories, home furnishings, and industrial items. Utilize techniques such as embroidery, hand sewing, sail making, weaving, and upholstery cutting.
• Material Sourcing: Identify and source high-quality, sustainable materials from waste textiles. Collaborate with the recycling team to select appropriate fabrics and components for upcycling.
• Prototype Creation: Develop prototypes and samples, experimenting with different materials, techniques, and designs to refine product concepts.
• Technical Expertise: Apply knowledge of textile properties, construction methods, and sustainability principles to design durable, functional, and aesthetically appealing products.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the design, production, and marketing teams to ensure that product designs align with company goals and market trends. Provide technical guidance and support to the production team.
• Quality Control: Ensure all upcycled products meet quality standards, including durability, safety, and sustainability criteria. Conduct regular quality checks and make necessary adjustments to design and production processes.
• Trend Analysis: Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable practices in textile design. Incorporate innovative ideas and techniques into product development.
• Customer Engagement: Engage with customers, stakeholders, and industry partners to promote upcycled products and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of design processes, materials used, and production techniques. Prepare reports on project progress, product development, and sustainability impact.
Qualifications:
• Design and Development: Create and develop innovative upcycled textile products, including
clothing, accessories, home furnishings, and industrial items. Utilize techniques such as embroidery, hand sewing, sail making, weaving, and upholstery cutting.
• Material Sourcing: Identify and source high-quality, sustainable materials from waste textiles. Collaborate with the recycling team to select appropriate fabrics and components for upcycling.
• Prototype Creation: Develop prototypes and samples, experimenting with different materials, techniques, and designs to refine product concepts.
• Technical Expertise: Apply knowledge of textile properties, construction methods, and sustainability principles to design durable, functional, and aesthetically appealing products.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the design, production, and marketing teams to ensure that product designs align with company goals and market trends. Provide technical guidance and support to the production team.
• Quality Control: Ensure all upcycled products meet quality standards, including durability,
safety, and sustainability criteria. Conduct regular quality checks and make necessary adjustments to design and production processes.
• Trend Analysis: Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable practices in textile design. Incorporate innovative ideas and techniques into product development.
• Customer Engagement: Engage with customers, stakeholders, and industry partners to promote upcycled products and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of design processes, materials used, and production techniques. Prepare reports on project progress, product development, and sustainability impact.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility