Knit & Sweater Fabric Lead: Sourcing & Development

Centric Brands Inc.

City of Niagara Falls (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision benefits
401(k) matching

Job summary

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking a Fabric Manager to lead seasonal fabric research, development, and sourcing for knits and sweaters. You will work with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Production to deliver high-quality fabrics that reflect the brand's vision.

The role requires 5-7 years in fabric R&D or sourcing, strong knowledge of fabric construction, PLM software proficiency, and collaboration across functions. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Fashion, or related field.
  • 5-7 years in fabric R&D or sourcing for fashion/retail.
  • Extensive knowledge of fabric construction, fibers, dyeing and finishing.
  • Experience with PLM software; proficiency in Excel and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

  • Lead seasonal fabric research, development, and sourcing for knits and sweaters.
  • Partner with vendors to secure costing, minimums, and lead times within budget.
  • Create and manage the fabric development calendar and ensure key deadlines are met.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to update fabric progress and resolve issues.

Skills

Fabric research
Sourcing & costing
Quality assurance
Cross-functional collab
Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile Design

Tools

PLM software
Microsoft Excel
Illustrator

Job description

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking a Fabric Manager to lead seasonal fabric research, development, and sourcing for knits and sweaters. You will work with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Production to deliver high-quality fabrics that reflect the brand's vision.

The role requires 5-7 years in fabric R&D or sourcing, strong knowledge of fabric construction, PLM software proficiency, and collaboration across functions. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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