Textile/Fabric Developer Womens Apparel

Solomon Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is partnering with a top womens apparel company in NYC to identify an experienced Fabric QA professional. The role involves working with knits and wovens, overseeing R&D and pre-production testing, and coordinating with designers, mills, and vendors.

The position is 4 days onsite and 1 day remote at their Midtown office, with hourly pay ranging from $45 to $50 based on experience. Freelance-ongoing and full-time alignment will depend on project needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of woven and knit fabric construction and garment washing techniques.
• 5+ years of QA experience in apparel/textiles.
• Experience with printing and engraving for strike off and bulk fabric approvals.
• Strong eye for color matching across collections and lab dips.

Responsibilities

• Execute all phases of Fabric and Trim R&D/Sourcing, lab dips, and bulk approvals.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal QC to resolve quality and test issues.
• Maintain fabric quality library for R&D and bulk approvals.
• Work daily with design, product teams, and suppliers.
• Generate and maintain fabric comments, adoption records, and fabric detail forms.

Skills

Fabric QA

Color matching

Lab dip process

Vendor coordination

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

We are working with a top womens apparel company in NYC. They are looking for someone with textile/fabric experience. Full time freelance - ongoing for now. Role is 4 days onsite and 1 remote in their midtown office. Working on womens knits and wovens.

Hourly pay rate approximately $45-50 an hour based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Execute all phases of Fabric and Trim R&D/Sourcing, lab dips, owning all commenting and follow through to final Bulk Approvals with a keen understanding of Timing and Action calendars
• Work with Vendors and internal QC to help resolve quality and test issues
• Maintain extensive fabric quality library for both R&D and Bulk Approvals
• Work daily with internal Design and Product teams and suppliers
• Generate and maintain fabric comment and adoption and fabric detail forms and all related records to ensure integrity/quality of fabric and trims
• Review and Comment on print strike offs and Digital counters
• Attend market recap meetings and follow up with vendors
• Collaborate with QC on performance claims, testing and verbiage approval
• Collaborate on all pre-testing protocols/standards and advise factories/mills accordingly
• Understand all phases of pre-production in-house and 3rd party testing for all fabrics
• Understand collection/coordinate needs; and
• Cross collaborate with creative design and CAD, pre-production, garment tech teams and vendors.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of specific apparel fabric types for both knits and wovens;
• Must have strong technical knowledge of woven and knit fabric construction and garment washing techniques;
• 5+ years of QA experience;
• Strong knowledge and ownership of printing and engraving techniques for strike off and bulk fabric approvals;
• Strong eye for color matching across collections/ coordinates; for lab dip to bulk commenting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook/Excel
• Understanding of DPS is a plus
• Must be self -motivated with a sense of urgency
• Possess excellent time management and detail oriented follow up skills;
• Ability to multi-task and function well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities; while adhering to calendars and production timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

• medical
• dental
• 401(k)
• direct deposit
• commuter benefits

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.