Senior Fabric Research Developer

Moncler; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Corporate welfare services

Job summary

Moncler is seeking a Senior Fabric Research Developer to join our Fabrics R&D team at the Global HQ in Milan, Italy. You will partner with design and production teams to drive innovative fabric development, sourcing, and mood board creation for seasonal collections.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in fashion/textile, strong project management, and fluency in English. This on-site role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for innovation within a leading luxury brand.

Qualifications

• +8 years of experience in a similar role within the fashion or textile industry.
• Proven experience collaborating with international design teams in HQ environments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of global fabric mills and sourcing practices.
• Creative research abilities and a keen eye for trends, materials, and innovation.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Fluency in English (C2); additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design team to identify, propose, and develop fabrics, trims, and embroideries, providing both creative and technical expertise.
• Drive the sourcing of fabrics, embroideries, and components, ensuring alignment with seasonal objectives, brand identity, and product requirements.
• Lead the creation and evolution of seasonal color and fabric mood boards to support collection development and material direction.
• Oversee the maintenance and evolution of core fabric lines, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate closely with Production Development teams to align fabric development with the seasonal calendar and ensure timely delivery.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and effectiveness throughout the fabric development process.
• Ensure consistency with brand aesthetics, collection vision, and technical requirements throughout all development stages.
• Oversee cost, quality, and performance evaluations to support both business objectives and creative excellence.

Skills

Fabric development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing

Negotiation

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and experienced

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Fabric Research Developer to join our Fabrics R&D team, based in our Global HQ in Milan, Italy.

Your Impact

Creative & Seasonal Development

• Partner with the Design team to identify, propose, and develop the most suitable fabrics, trims, and embroideries, providing both creative and technical expertise;
• Drive the sourcing of fabrics, embroideries, and components, ensuring alignment with seasonal objectives, brand identity, and product requirements;
• Lead the creation and evolution of seasonal color and fabric mood boards to support collection development and material direction;
• Oversee the maintenance and evolution of core fabric lines, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Process Management

• Coordinate closely with Production Development teams to align fabric development with the seasonal calendar and ensure timely delivery;
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and effectiveness throughout the fabric development process;
• Ensure consistency with brand aesthetics, collection vision, and technical requirements throughout all development stages;
• Oversee cost, quality, and performance evaluations to support both business objectives and creative excellence.

Qualification

• +8 years of experience in a similar role within the fashion or textile industry;
• Proven experience collaborating with international design teams in HQ environments;
• Strong organizational and project management skills;
• Extensive knowledge of global fabric mills and sourcing practices;
• Creative research abilities and a keen eye for trends, materials, and innovation;
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills;
• Fluency in English (C2); additional languages are a plus.

We Would Appreciate a Person Who Is

• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects across tight deadlines;
• Collaborative, flexible, and communicative across all levels of the organization;
• Creative yet structured, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Application of CCNL Commercio
• Compensation package range: from 65.000 to 75.000 € gross.
• Competitive Corporate Welfare Services

“Moncler Group is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of Ethnic origin, Skin color, Religion, Civil status, Age, Nationality, Ancestry, any form of disability or neurodivergence, medical condition, Gender, Gender Identity or Expression, Sexual Orientation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.”