Entry-Level Fabric Development & Sourcing Assistant

The Keystone Distinction Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC is seeking a proactive Fabric Assistant to support the fabric development and production team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sourcing, documentation, and supplier communications, with opportunities to learn core textile processes.

The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about textiles, with strong Excel/Office skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in textiles, or a related field; relevant educational background is a plus but not required.
• Basic knowledge of fabric terminology, construction, fiber content, and fabric development and production processes is a plus.
• Strong interests in textiles and a willingness to learn about fabric sourcing, development, and production.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-up and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable communicating with mills, factories, and internal teams.
• Proactive, dependent, and eager to learn.
• Experience with PLM or other product-development systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabric sourcing, development, and follow-up with suppliers.
• Maintain and organize fabric samples, production samples, and related records.
• Prepare and maintain fabric charts for both development and production.
• Collect and upload FDS and other required documentations, including test reports and sustainability certificates.
• Assist with creating and placing purchase orders for proto and sample yardage.
• Communicate daily with mills and factories to monitor sample yardage status and deliveries.
• Track fabric submissions, approvals, and production status.
• Follow up on outstanding sample requests, approvals, and production-related issues.
• Assist with purchase orders, shipping information, invoices, and other fabric-related documentation.
• Assist with reviewing fabric quality and color and providing comments to suppliers.
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

Textiles background helpful

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Top Echelon LLC is seeking a proactive Fabric Assistant to support the fabric development and production team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sourcing, documentation, and supplier communications, with opportunities to learn core textile processes.

The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about textiles, with strong Excel/Office skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.