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Fabric Research and Development Assistant, Wholesale Apparel
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Job Description
The Kasper Group, Inc. Anne Klein Division has a great opportunity for a Fabric Research and Development Assistant. The Fabric Research and Development Assistant will support the Director of Textile, working closely with Design and Production teams to establish and facilitate fabric production flow, research & development, counter sourcing, and stock distribution and completion. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Work with designers on fabric direction
Request FDS sheets and work with suppliers on prices, minimums, fabric width, and fabric content
Request swatches and source sub-proto yardage locally when necessary
Keep precise and detailed records of all fabric developments from initial adoption through to pre- production
Work closely with Design and Textiles team.
Create binders, organize and maintain all of submits for all seasons for each division library.
Miscellaneous organization, filing of fabrics, prints, standard items.
Assist in ordering all sample ydg for market
Daily communication for all fabric follow up with the mills
Cut 1/4 yd fabric cutting ref of all sample ydg received in house for our records/ file with FDS
Request all FDS from mills for ALL qualtities sampled and save in corp Share folder
Cut swatch of all sample ydg received and label with all fabric information for Design boards
Assist designers in pulling ydg for sample cutting
Keep sample ydg area neat and orderly every season
Help organize fabric selections by mill/category upon receipt
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be very organized and detail oriented
Great time management and ability to multi-task
Great aesthetic and brand understanding
Strong background in woven and knit construction and development
Degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising a plus
Minimum 2 years’ experience with fabric sourcing and development
Knowledge of MS Office.
Knowledge of PLM and Photoshop
Salary Range: $50K - $58K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.
An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , religion, , nation , or protected
The Kasper Group, Inc. Anne Klein Division has a great opportunity for a Fabric Research and Development Assistant. The Fabric Research and Development Assistant will support the Director of Textile, working closely with Design and Production teams to establish and facilitate fabric production flow, research & development, counter sourcing, and stock distribution and completion. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Work with designers on fabric direction
Request FDS sheets and work with suppliers on prices, minimums, fabric width, and fabric content
Request swatches and source sub-proto yardage locally when necessary
Keep precise and detailed records of all fabric developments from initial adoption through to pre- production
Work closely with Design and Textiles team.
Create binders, organize and maintain all of submits for all seasons for each division library.
Miscellaneous organization, filing of fabrics, prints, standard items.
Assist in ordering all sample ydg for market
Daily communication for all fabric follow up with the mills
Cut 1/4 yd fabric cutting ref of all sample ydg received in house for our records/ file with FDS
Request all FDS from mills for ALL qualtities sampled and save in corp Share folder
Cut swatch of all sample ydg received and label with all fabric information for Design boards
Assist designers in pulling ydg for sample cutting
Keep sample ydg area neat and orderly every season
Help organize fabric selections by mill/category upon receipt
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be very organized and detail oriented
Great time management and ability to multi-task
Great aesthetic and brand understanding
Strong background in woven and knit construction and development
Degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising a plus
Minimum 2 years’ experience with fabric sourcing and development
Knowledge of MS Office.
Knowledge of PLM and Photoshop
Salary Range: $50K - $58K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.
An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , religion, , nation , or protected