Fabric Library & Development Coordinator

Perry Ellis International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health

401(k) retirement plan (including aDis

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

MAP (Member Assistance Program)

Associate Engagement Events

Associate Clothing Discounts

Job summary

Perry Ellis International is seeking a Fabric Associate to support fabric development, library management, testing, and QA across our brand portfolio. You will coordinate with design, sourcing, and mills to ensure timely development and robust documentation.

You will manage the centralized fabric library, run global testing workflows with labs like SGS and Intertek, and ensure ERP/PLM documentation is accurate, enabling on-time product delivery for multiple brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Apparel Production, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in fabric coordination, textile development, or apparel sourcing.
• Working knowledge of knit and woven fabric constructions, textile properties, and laboratory testing standards (SGS, Intertek).
• Experience with PLM software and ERP platforms (NetSuite) for documentation, tracking, and invoice processing.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Sheets).
• Exceptional organizational skills with rigorous attention to detail in library management, labeling, and record-keeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of liaising clearly with global sourcing hubs, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, collaborative problem-solver who operates efficiently in a fast-paced product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabric Development & Library Management: Create, track, and reference fabric numbers; curate and integrate swatches into the library; align with design on seasonal needs.
• Fabric Testing & Quality Compliance: Coordinate testing with global offices and labs; manage TRF docs; process lab results and invoices; verify approvals in PLM/ERP.
• Cross-Functional Communication & Operations: Manage vendor communications; document meetings; maintain fabric resource rooms; coordinate sample shipments and meetings.
• Sourcing Workflow & Sample Execution: Route fabric submissions to regional offices and partners; mount swatches with brand/season specs; participate in design handoffs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Apparel Production, Fashion Merchandising, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

PLM software

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Perry Ellis International is seeking a Fabric Associate to support fabric development, library management, testing, and QA across our brand portfolio. You will coordinate with design, sourcing, and mills to ensure timely development and robust documentation.

You will manage the centralized fabric library, run global testing workflows with labs like SGS and Intertek, and ensure ERP/PLM documentation is accurate, enabling on-time product delivery for multiple brands.