Materials Assistant - Temp to Full Time

Temp, Materials

The Temp, Materials, is responsible for helping facilitate all fabric and trim development. This individual will partner with the cross-functional teams to support the execution of seasonal fabric and trim developments that meet all aesthetic requirements and align with sourcing strategy and cost targets.

Roles And Responsibilities:

• Prepare fabric packages and send them to potential mills/vendors for sourcing
• Prepare packages for lab dips and strike-offs for material development
• Manage all development files, seasonal recaps, and processes statuses
• Manage all fabric submissions, developments, and approvals
• Maintain fabric and trim reference libraries for existing and future garments
• Maintain lap dips and strike offs files
• Measure samples as needed
• Track samples with vendors
• Receive and distribute packages within the materials department/team
• Assist with data entry projects, as needed

Technical Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to measure garments
• Ability to prioritize workflow based on deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve and communicate all issues to cross-functional departments

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or technical trade school and equivalent
• Minimum 1-year experience in materials and apparel product development

Physical Requirements / Work Environment (if applicable):

Work is performed in a designated professional office workstation and environment. Extensive use of office equipment, including computer, calculator, copier, fax, and other business-related machines and software.