Freelance Fabric Sourcing & Development Coordinator

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent has partnered with a popular heritage brand to recruit a Freelance Coordinator who will support raw material sourcing and development for Intimates fabric categories. The temporary role collaborates with design, product development, production, merchants, and external suppliers to secure trend-right materials that meet quality, cost, timing, and performance expectations.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Fashion/Textiles and 2+ years in materials, sourcing, or development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, or related field.
• 2+ years of raw materials, fabric development, sourcing, product development, or production experience.
• Experience with intimates, lace, or comparable fabric categories preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; internet research skills.
• Experience with PLM and Miro is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project-management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Comfort collaborating in person with cross-functional partners and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop brand-appropriate, trend-right fabrics and materials for Aerie Intimates categories.
• Review supplier seasonal collections, identify materials aligned to product needs, and present options to the design team.
• Coordinate development of in-house-designed materials and ensure supplier submissions are received and approved on schedule.
• Maintain daily communication with suppliers and cross-functional partners, escalating risks or timeline issues as needed.
• Support seasonal development calendars, milestone meetings, fabric approvals, and sample execution.
• Collect testing documentation and confirm materials meet industry and client quality standards.
• Partner with product development and production teams on pricing, minimum order quantities, cost engineering, and re-sourcing opportunities.
• Maintain material profile sheets, development charts, PLM updates, and physical and digital fabric libraries.
• Research material trends, innovation, and supplier capabilities to support category strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Textiles

Tools

PLM

Miro

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

24 Seven Talent has partnered with a popular heritage brand to recruit a Freelance Coordinator who will support raw material sourcing and development for Intimates fabric categories. The temporary role collaborates with design, product development, production, merchants, and external suppliers to secure trend-right materials that meet quality, cost, timing, and performance expectations.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Fashion/Textiles and 2+ years in materials, sourcing, or development,