Job Description

Our client, a Global Fashion Brand based in San Francisco, is looking for a Freelance Fabric R&D Manager for wovens to join their team for a 7 month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Manage raw material process to achieve cost and responsive supply chain goals
• Compile and present seasonal trends to design
• Communicate and elevate potential Quality and AUC issues to leadership with potential solve in season
• Manage product integrity by reviewing testing exception reports. Trouble shoots to solve and recommend options.
• Work closely with Global Production and vendors to ensure smooth handoff of Design Development packages and seamless execution of product
• Monitor R&D calendar to ensure all development dates are adhered to and that follow through is achieved
• Oversee fabric approvals with Design determining proper hand feel, wash and construction
• Review and evaluate with Design duplicative fabrics and where we can consolidate fabrics on a seasonal basis
• Manage alignment cross divisionally on fabric strategies
• Strong knowledge and understanding of production and product development with the ability to influence design in support of production across multiple divisions
• Maintain a consistent alignment with Design for all divisions on overall concepts as it ties to Brand Strategy
• Regularly shops competitors and aspirational brands in order to better understand where they are and where they are going as it relates to fabrics and price points
• Build strong relationships with cross functional partners including global production and GIS fabric teams
• Meet with key suppliers to gain clear understanding of future developments and competitive sourcing of fabrics
• Oversee performance and fabric library
• Participate in identifying potential key item fabrications for upcoming seasons
• Attend digital fabric shows to gain perspective on trend

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 4+ years in textile industry working with fabrics
• 2 years of management experience preferred
• Excellent technical knowledge of woven fabrications including fibers, yarns, colors, fabric construction and prints
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and MIRO preferred
• Ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple functions
• Working knowledge and understanding of Production
• Proven ability to work closely and partner effectively with Designers, GIS, mills, vendors and production partners
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to regularly interface with and influence senior management

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. 

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Seasonal work,

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