If you are interested in working for a top retailer, have a desire to have unparalleled career growth, welcome the opportunity to go to work in business causal attire and thrive in a fast paced environment our client is looking for you.
Due to continued growth and a need for product differentiation at the retail level, our retail client is looking for a fabric developers who can:
Job Description:
• Manage fabric development across all brands
• Interpret design vision into fabric trend development
• Work w/mills to create fabric recipes and then review fabric submits
• Conduct fabric trend research via working w/mills, trade shows, etc.
• Make presentations for design and merchandising teams on new fabric trends and technology
• Strategize with sourcing, merchandising and design on costing initiatives
• Assist Raw Materials department with identifying, researching and reporting on new material innovations and select appropriate materials for each product category
• Track and manage department fabric submits
• Maintain data and tracking charts using PLM and organize any other administrative paperwork necessary for department records
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Technology, Textile Design or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in material development, material testing or material sourcing role
• Thorough working knowledge of textiles at each stage of development
• Previous experience working with fabric mills; international travel experience plus
• Understanding of different fabric qualities and ability to instruct vendors on how to change or improve desired materials
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; able to track and maintain complex data
• Effective communication skills while working with a variety of personalities and cultures
• Passion for developing highest quality product while achieving cost and timing targets
• Ability to think and react in a fast-paced, high energy work environment
• Self starter, able to drive projects to conclusion and handle significant responsibility
• Demonstrate a collaborative work style with successful partnerships with cross-functional team members
Our client is offering competitive compensation, a great benefits package and unmatched career growth!
TO APPLY:
Send your resume with salary requirements to Sue at Midwest Personnel Resource, LLC:
e mail: sue@mpresource.com
phone: 262.681.3727
Please include Job Code FD-MPR0411 in subject line on all e-mails.
