Materials Assistant

TravisMathew; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TravisMathew is seeking a Materials Assistant to support seasonal fabric and trim development, partnering with cross-functional teams to meet aesthetic, sourcing, and cost targets.

Responsibilities include preparing fabric packages, lab dips, testing, and managing development files; experience with Centric PLM and Adobe tools is preferred; bachelor's degree and 1+ year in apparel product development required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or technical trade school and equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in accessories and apparel product development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fabric packages and send to mills/vendors for sourcing.
• Prepare lab dips and strike-offs for material development.
• Perform development fabric and garment testing with data tracking.
• Manage development files, seasonal recaps, and process statuses.
• Manage fabric submissions, developments, and approvals.
• Maintain fabric & trim data entry in Centric PLM.
• Maintain fabric and trim reference libraries for garments.
• Maintain lap dips and strike-offs files.
• Wash & measure samples as needed; track samples with vendors.
• Assist with data entry projects as needed.

Skills

Fabric knowledge

Garment construction

Pattern alterations

Measurement

Organization

Cross-functional comms

Travel international

Education

Bachelor's Degree or technical trade

Tools

Centric PLM

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

TravisMathew is a premium apparel brand that exists because we seized an opportunity—and we are inviting you to take yours. Back in 2007, we saw there weren't many companies whose clothing bridged the gap between performance and lifestyle, so we created our own. Inspired by the sun, surf, and sand of Southern California, we became a leading innovator in lifestyle performance apparel by making clothes for real life-plus working with premium wholesalers, building a leading e-commerce business, and opening retail stores around the world. We invite you to join team TravisMathew.

The Materials Assistant is responsible for facilitating all fabric and trim development. This individual will partner with the cross-functional teams to support the execution of seasonal fabric and trim developments that meet all aesthetic requirements and align with sourcing strategy and cost targets.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Prepare fabric packages and send them to potential mills/vendors for sourcing
• Prepare packages for lab dips and strike-offs for material development
• Perform all development fabric and garment testing and corresponding data tracking
• Manage all development files, seasonal recaps, and processes statuses
• Manage all fabric submissions, developments, and approvals
• Maintain fabric & trim data entry in Centric PLM
• Maintain fabric and trim reference libraries for existing and future garments
• Maintain lap dips and strike offs files
• Wash & Measure samples as needed
• Track samples with vendors
• Receive and distribute packages within the materials department/team
• Assist with data entry projects, as needed

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Knowledge of fabric construction
• Knowledge of garment fit and pattern alterations
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to measure garments
• Ability to prioritize workflow based on deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve and communicate all issues to cross-functional departments
• Ability to travel internationally

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or technical trade school and equivalent
• Minimum 1-year experience in accessories and apparel product development

17.21 - 21.49 - 25.77 USD Hourly

TravisMathew is an Equal Employment Opportunity