Junior Materials Quality Officer
About the job
- A textile engineering qualification or equivalent is required.
- Good knowledge of textile materials and woven and knitted processes is required.
- Initial successful experience in ready-to-wear, textile quality, or production is required.
- Knowledge of textile quality standards, laboratory tests, and industrial constraints is required.
- Professional English is essential.
- Factory travel may be required.
- Analyze and validate technical data sheets and/or material test reports from laboratories and suppliers.
- Establish material testing and inspection procedures.
- Monitor and analyze collection material risks, report to the quality manager, and suggest alternatives or improvements.
- Create vigilance briefs for materials at production risk.
- Track materials entering production and hand over reference, composition, certification, finish, and other details to the purchasing team.
- Determine and monitor material inspection plans and validate production based on internal or external inspection reports.
- Manage material alerts during garment manufacturing.
- Maintain the materials database and supplier records.
- Track and update quality documents and procedures.
- Manage and support the development of the supplier portfolio.
- Analyze and report suppliers’ seasonal performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Enter compositions and care instructions into the ERP for the manufacturing division.
- Generate care labels for partners through the MyEtic platform and track their validation deadlines.
- Help define wear-test protocols based on quality requirements and material specifications.
- Organize and monitor collection of wear-test feedback on material condition after use, washing behavior, and durability.
- Analyze wear-test results and report alerts to the quality manager.
- Propose corrective actions or alternative materials to product-development and technical-office teams.
- Maintain documentation for testing campaigns, including results sheets, summaries, and material histories.
About the company
Sézane is a direct-to-consumer French fashion brand offering women's and men's apparel, leather goods, accessories, shoes, and home decor with a Parisian-chic aesthetic. It designs in-house and releases new collections monthly in limited quantities to create desire, while unsold pieces from past lines are sold during Archives twice a year. About 90% of revenue comes from online sales, with Appartements stores providing intimate, home-like shopping experiences. The company differentiates itself by skipping intermediaries, maintaining a global digital-native presence, and combining sustainability (B Corp since 2021, majority eco-friendly materials) with a social program (DEMAIN) to balance growth and responsibility.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Téthys Invest joined General Atlantic, giving Sézane fresh capital and strategic credibility.
- September 2026 Paris residency adds café, bookstore, and experiential retail near Bon Marché.
- Fall 2026 brings a more mature collection, stronger handbags, and broader lifestyle monetization.
What critics are saying
- August 2026 relaunch drew mixed reactions from longtime customers, risking core loyalty.
- The new upmarket direction and heavier silhouettes threaten Sézane’s accessible-luxury appeal.
- If the rebrand misses, Sézane loses its founder-led formula and differentiation quickly.
What makes Sézane unique
- Morgane Sézalory built Sézane from Les Composantes into France’s first online-born fashion brand.
- Its 2026 rebrand adds a new logo, redesigned stores, and tighter drops.
- The Rue du Bac residency and 27-location footprint deepen Sézane’s lifestyle positioning.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours