Fabric R&D Associate, Owned Brand

EMINENT, INC.•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

This is a full time role for a highly organized candidate who can be the key communicator to other departments and will thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The Fabric R&D Associate will be responsible for the execution of the current R&D process and goals while maintaining quality and costs that meet company expectations and standards. This position will utilize his or her problem-solving, multi-tasking and communication skills to help oversee the day to day development of fabrics.

Requirements

Strong understanding of fabric knowledge
Strong understanding of fibers
Strong understanding of Fabric R&D processes
Ability to execute developments
Ability to manage others
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Effective negotiation and problem solving skills
Enthusiastic and willing to learn
Works well in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
Strong multi-tasking skills
Effective time management and ability to stay organized
Flexible and adaptable to a very fast-paced environment
Must be able and willing to lift and carry up to 10 lbs., perform frequent repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions, as well as bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
4+ year experience working in Fabric R&D, Product Development or similar role
Degree in Fashion, Product Development or similar field
Knowledge of textiles, sourcing, and development
Excellent computer skills including Excel and Google Docs

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with a contemporary brand highly preferred
Experience with costing and overseas vendor communication

Responsibilities

Manage fabric allocations and communication specifically a segment
Manage and track fabric swatches and provide accurate cost estimates to help guide Design
Assist with negotiating cost for fabrics
Prioritize/notify fabrics based on L/T and delivery
Partner with PD and Design to ensure fabric MOQs and cost are within targets
Maintain data accuracy across all platforms and departments
Manage all fabrics for multiple brands and/or category
Execute fabric emails and development
Manage costing processes for a specific brand and/or category
Name fabric qualities and assist other team members if needed
Problem solve fabric issues with minimal input by Fabric R&D Manager
Potentially cultivate and train assistants which includes refining their development process
Be a key point of contact and communicator between all cross-functional departments
Cultivate, interview, train and manage junior members
Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management