Assistant, Raw Materials Development, RTW

Tory Burch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Exclusive sample sales

Free executive coaching on-demand

Job summary

Tory Burch is seeking an Assistant, Materials Development – Ready-To-Wear in New York. You’ll support fabric and leather development from proto to commercialization, ensuring alignment with brand quality and cost targets.

You’ll work with Design, Color & Print, Product Development, suppliers, and factories to meet milestones. Responsibilities include PLM entry, color coordination, fabric board upkeep, shipping proto/SMS to factories, and testing coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
• 2–3 years in trims development, production, or sourcing in apparel (RTW).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PLM systems; Adobe Illustrator a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain all seasonal fabrics in PLM.
• Ensure correct colors and combos for print/color teams.
• Create PLM Board Cards for Fabric and Design teams.
• Enter seasonal fabrics into Finale Inventory; issue sampling PO’s on time.
• Track proto and SMS sampling orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Trade Compliance and logistics on customs and delivery issues.
• Organize fabric hangers and regular fabric rack checks.

Skills

Excel

PLM systems

Adobe Illustrator

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, or related

Tools

PLM

Finale Inventory

Job description

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose‑led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive – everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

Assistant, Materials Development – Ready-To-Wear supports the fabric and Leather development process from proto through commercialization, ensuring all materials align with brand quality and standards, support seasonal design direction while maintaining cost targets, and are delivered on time to meet key milestone dates. This role works closely with cross‑functional teams including Design, Color & Print Team, Product Development, Fabric & Leather Suppliers, and Factories.

A Day in the Life:

PLM Management. Enter and maintain all seasonal fabrics in PLM. Ensure all correct colors and combos have been added by print and color team. Create all PLM Board Cards seasonally for the Fabric and Design teams. Maintain all seasonal and core fabric boards, ensuring all are accurate and up to date. Enter all seasonal fabrics into the Finale Inventory system so that team leads can issue sampling PO’s in a timely manner. Manage and track all proto and SMS sampling orders to ensure on time delivery both in house and at factories. Work with Trade Compliance and logistics teams to problem solve any customs and delivery issues. Create seasonal and core fabric hangers and ensure fabric racks are regularly checked for accuracy. Work with PD and design to allocate/ ship proto and SMS to factories and in house atelier Process and track all shipments from the NY office to mills and factories as directed by the team leads Manage and upkeep the fabric library and development binders. Ensure design has all necessary fabric racks and boards in the design work room prior to all seasonal design meetings Assist with any local sourcing needed prior to runway shows as directed by the fabric design team Partner with the in-house atelier and design team during runway pre-show prep to ensure all required fabrics are readily available. Maintain the in-house liability binder ensuring it is accurate with correct fabric cuttings Work with team leads to review seasonal SMS approvals for Handfeel and appearance. Maintain seasonal approval bins ensuring all fabrics sampled are reviewed and team lead comments are logged and attached to all approvals. Organize seasonal SMS testing including creating TRF submits to our testing partner, shipping testing yardage, confirming testing results and upkeeping all results in out seasonal testing chart.

To Land This Role:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
2. 2-3 years of experience in trims development, production, or sourcing in apparel, preferably in RTW.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PLM systems, and Adobe Illustrator a plus.
4. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work cross‑functionally with internal and external partners.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with domestic and overseas suppliers/vendors.
• Knowledge of sustainable materials and industry certifications (e.g., GOTS, OEKO-TEX).
• Familiarity with garment construction and fit processes.
• Familiarity with testing and quality standards generally used in the apparel fashion industry.

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

A dynamic group of critical thinkers providing thoughtful reporting that shapes how our company operates. We are master collaborators who serve as a bridge between the creative and commercial areas of our business, ensuring that we have the raw materials we need to create our collections each season. If you love solving the seemingly unsolvable and telling stories through numbers, you’ll love being part of our growing team. We work hard and have fun while doing it–come join us!

How We Work Together

• Adaptable – We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial – We own it
• Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes Live the Values – We show up for each other Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing #TeamTory Values

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 26.00 USD - 34.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Founded in 2004 in New York City, Tory Burch is an American luxury brand known for beautiful, timeless pieces and rich storytelling that evokes optimism and joy. Tory is a fashion designer who draws inspiration from her parents’ effortless style, the worlds of travel, art and interiors, and women globally. The collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, underpinning the design philosophy and company culture, and driving the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Every team member is integral to the company’s unique culture and continuing evolution.