Fabric Associate, Contemporary

Fabric Associate for RTW/Dress Contemporary

Client Overview: Our client is a women’s ready-to-wear collection that reimagines classic American sportswear for the twenty-first century.

Position Overview: As the Fabric Associate, you will be responsible for developing and purchasing of all raw materials that includes, woven, knits and trims.

Responsibilities:
Overseas communication and sourcing for Fabrics
• Fabric/Trend Forecasting and Research
• Fabric/Trim/Technique Overseas Sourcing
• Fabric Sampling Coordination
• Development Lab Dips / Development Print Strike offs
• Development Sample yardage management
• Fabric Management/Organization
• Management of Fabric Development Calendar per delivery
• Counter Development for Bulk
• Keep and maintain Fabric Library/Information
• Manage Fabric System and Information

Qualifications:
• 2-3 years experience in fabric, raw materials and/or similar roles
• Knowledge of contemporary market
• Proficiency in knit and woven categories
• Proficiency in PLM systems