An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Raw Material Quality & Compliance Lead to join a leading luxury fashion house working across RTW. This role is pivotal in safeguarding raw material excellence and regulatory compliance across the entire production lifecycle.
The position plays a critical role in advancing the brand's sustainability commitments and ethical standards, ensuring full alignment with global regulatory requirements while upholding uncompromising luxury quality expectations.
Based in the London office 5 days a week.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
Approve all bulk raw materials against master standards, ensuring excellence in hand feel, appearance, structure, and shade consistency
Define and enforce luxury acceptance thresholds, making final decisions on approvals and rejections
Govern master standards, ensuring traceability and consistency from development through to production
Oversee testing and inspection processes, translating quality reports into clear material and supplier decisions
Lead supplier negotiations on quality issues, managing claims, corrective actions, and performance improvement
Ensure compliance with global chemical and physical regulations (including REACH and RSLs) and interpret lab test results
Own care labelling accuracy and compliance, ensuring alignment with product performance and regulatory requirements
Drive sustainability initiatives by increasing the use of certified and lower-impact materials and improving traceability
Act as the key technical partner across suppliers and internal teams, identifying risks and driving continuous improvement
Person Specification:
Extensive experience in a similar raw materials quality and compliance role in a high-quality or luxury environment
Degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Advanced knowledge of textile construction, dyeing, finishing, and global testing standards
Proven experience in care labelling, certification systems, and supplier negotiation
Strong sensory evaluation skills and a refined understanding of luxury material standards
Clear technical authority with structured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven approach
