Head of Textiles & Fabric Sourcing & Development

Confidential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Director of Textiles to lead sourcing, development, costing, and production of woven fabrics across multiple brands in the United States. The role oversees the textile team, drives supplier partnerships, and works across Design, Product Development, Production, and Merchandising to meet quality, cost, and calendar objectives.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years in textile sourcing/management, deep woven fabrics knowledge, and proven leadership with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of textile sourcing or management experience in apparel.
• Strong technical knowledge of woven fabrics, construction, dyeing, finishing, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Textiles team, overseeing fabric sourcing, costing, negotiation, booking, and production.
• Utilize technical expertise in woven fabrics, including dyeing, finishing, and cost optimization.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Production, and Merchandising to solve challenges.
• Research and evaluate mills and suppliers aligned with brand vision and margins.
• Review fabric qualities for pricing, delivery, performance, and feasibility.
• Ensure quality standards and approvals before bulk production.
• Lead weekly WIP meetings to monitor timelines and risks.
• Communicate production challenges and solutions to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Textiles expertise

Excel

PLM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textiles

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PLM software

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Director of Textiles to lead sourcing, development, costing, and production of woven fabrics across multiple brands in the United States. The role oversees the textile team, drives supplier partnerships, and works across Design, Product Development, Production, and Merchandising to meet quality, cost, and calendar objectives.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years in textile sourcing/management, deep woven fabrics knowledge, and proven leadership with