Fabric Development & Production Assistant

Tom Trese Networking LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in New York is seeking a Fabric Assistant to support our fabric development and production team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in fabric sourcing, development, quality, and production processes while learning on the job.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about textiles. You will coordinate fabric samples, maintain documentation, communicate with suppliers, track submissions, and assist with purchase orders and daily

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in textiles or related field.
• Basic knowledge of fabric terminology, construction, fiber content, and development/production processes.
• Strong interest in textiles and 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, dependable, 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

Excel

Word

Outlook

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

PLM

Tools

PLM

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC in New York is seeking a Fabric Assistant to support our fabric development and production team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in fabric sourcing, development, quality, and production processes while learning on the job.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about textiles. You will coordinate fabric samples, maintain documentation, communicate with suppliers, track submissions, and assist with purchase orders and daily