Raw Materials Quality & Compliance Lead - RTW

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Raw Material Quality & Compliance Lead to join a leading luxury fashion house working across RTW.

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

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 xwzovoh 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