Fabric Development & Production Assistant

Ashton North LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking an organized Fabric Assistant to support our fabric development and production teams in New York. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sourcing, development, quality, and production processes.

You will coordinate fabric samples, maintain charts and documentation, and assist with purchase orders while learning from experienced team members in a fast-paced textile 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, 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

Highly organized

Strong communication

Time management

Multitasking

Proactive learner

Attention to detail

PLM familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Ashton North LLC is seeking an organized Fabric Assistant to support our fabric development and production teams in New York. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sourcing, development, quality, and production processes.

You will coordinate fabric samples, maintain charts and documentation, and assist with purchase orders while learning from experienced team members in a fast-paced textile environment.