Fabric Library & Development Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

MAP – Member Assistance Program

Associate engagement events

Associate clothing discounts

Job summary

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is seeking a Fabric Associate to support fabric development, library management, testing coordination, and cross-functional communications across our multi-brand portfolio in New York.

You will maintain the centralized fabric library, manage global testing workflows, and ensure compliance documentation across design, sourcing, and mills. The role requires a Textile-related bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in fabric coordination or sourcing, with knowledge of knit

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 physical properties, and laboratory testing standards (e.g., SGS, Intertek).
• Experience utilizing PLM software and ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite) for documentation, tracking, and invoice processing.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel/Sheets).
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous labeling and documentation in library management.

Responsibilities

• Fabric Development & Library Management: Create and track fabric references and callouts.
• Fabric Testing & Quality Compliance: Coordinate testing with global offices, labs, and mills.
• Cross-Functional Communications & Operations: Maintain timely vendor communications and document outcomes.
• Sourcing Workflow & Sample Execution: Route fabric submissions and prepare swatches with labels.

Skills

Fabric coordination

Textile development

Sourcing

Communication skills

Time management

Education

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

Tools

PLM software

NetSuite

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is seeking a Fabric Associate to support fabric development, library management, testing coordination, and cross-functional communications across our multi-brand portfolio in New York.

You will maintain the centralized fabric library, manage global testing workflows, and ensure compliance documentation across design, sourcing, and mills. The role requires a Textile-related bachelor's degree and 1–3 years in fabric coordination or sourcing, with knowledge of knit