Forever 21 Fabric & Color Coordinator (Los Angeles, CA)

Country :	USA
Region :	California
Department :	Los Angeles
Town :	LOS ANGELES, CA
Contract type :	Permanent
Availability :	Full time
Experience :	5 to 10 years
FABRIC AND COLOR COORDINATOR
Description :	FOREVER 21 Forever 21 is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing retailers in the fashion industry, currently operating more than 400 stores across the country. Forever 21 is committed to providing a trendy line of fashionable clothing at reasonable prices. We are dedicated to making each customer’s shopping experience a happy and enjoyable one. Fabric and Color Coordinator DESIGN DEPARTMENT Los Angeles, California Job Position Roles and Responsibilities: · Approve all trim, fabric, color on all garments in a 24-hour turn. · Organize fabric and trim library. Color and fabric trending · Set up Fabric area for the department’s design team and manage fabric/trim. · Prompt and Proper Communication of direction to fabric sourcing team in Asia. · Work with design and production to meet all guidelines and deadlines. · Produce Fabric and Trim Trend Boards monthly/seasonally. Required Skills and Qualifications: · Minimum 5 - 7 years of Product Development, Design or related experience REQUIRED. · Fashion Merchandising, Textile, or related degree REQUIRED. · Strong knowledge of Woven/Knit Fabrics. · Strong color sense and fabric/trim knowledge. · Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work independently. · Flexible with assigned work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. · Team-oriented. Submit resume to CORPORATECAREERS@FOREVER21.COM. Job ID: 398

Posted by Kris Iringan

Hanes Fabric Technician (NYC)

Fabric Technician I

Job ID: 3281-0210-18099
Location: US-NY-New York
Posted Date: 2/12/2010
Category: Product Development - Other
Due Date: 2/19/2010
Consider VISA sponsorship?: No
Relocation?: no

More information about this job:
Overview:

Position assists in researching fabric trends in the marketplace and driving development of new fabrics that are in keeping with these trends. Position will assist in setting specification and qualifying fabrics to execute the appropriate design interpretation, as well as, the technical performance characteristics to meet end use requirements. In conjunction with internal and external manufacturing sources, incumbent will populate the HbI fabric library with trend right and product specific fabrics, while supporting ongoing seasonal development of fabrics as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the research, recommendation and suggest direction of new/innovative fabrics with a focus on driving fabric development that support a specific HbI business unit(s). Tracks fabric development concept to a production ready state.
2. With direction from Design, assist in the identification of new fabric development ideas through existing and new mills, libraries and from scratch (inclusive of fabric, seasonal and novelty fabrications and fabric-type trims,) to deliver on seasonal business plan objectives.
3. Assists in developing, qualifying and setting performance specifications for all fabrics. Post on HbI team site for global access.
4. Populate trend and platform fabrics in the HANESbrandsfabric library for designers and merchandisers to utilize.
5. Develop and maintain material database and all status reports in HANESbrandssystems. (Includes the fabric development matrix with information on all developed fabric, and a sample plan by quantity and colors.)
6. Suggest leveraging fabrics between brands whenever possible to maximize cost competitiveness.
7. Stay current with new technologies, processes, etc. in the textile industry.
8. Suggests new fabrics for assigned product lines, as well as, across HANESbrands.
9. Understand and ensure adherence to the product development timetable milestones for new material developments
10. Assist in the transfer of all product information to the factory liaison..
11. Provide input into seasonal fabric and trim trends by attending industry trade shows, forecast services and market shopping.
12. Partner to expand supplier base to support new fabric initiatives

Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
BS Textiles or related field with 3-5 years experience or 7-11 years experience without degree
Limited fabric manufacturing experience and/or prior research and development experience in fabric development/technology
Limited to moderate level of awareness regarding knit and woven
Must possess the ability to handle multiple projects and utilize time management skills.
Candidate must possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills as they will be required to work closely with the US and global team and vendors/manufacturers in various countries.
Limited domestic travel.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.


Posted by Kris Iringan

Manager Knit R&D, Banana Republic (NY)

Description

• Identify through research newness and innovation in brand fabric
• Gather relevant information while considering a broad range of issues and factors.
• Ability to grasp complexities and distinguish relationships.
• Primarily considers own area of the business when making decisions but weighs the impact on various parts of the business.
• Ability to see big picture and prioritize concerns/issues
• Translate aesthetic into clear, executable direction for vendor technicians.
• Build and articulate seasonal boards in partnership with Director/Sr. Director to identify and interpret clear understanding of brand strategy.
• Responsibility for seasonal embellished programs (embroidery / beading / sequins): development through SVD offices, tracking chart, strategic placement, negotiating prices
• Utilize technical expertise to realistically translate design intent.
• Maintain a fabric resource library to support seasonal inspiration as well as archive of BR Brand production/development fabric.
• Support seasonal key fabrics through the pipeline development process.
• Drive product category to balance quality and cost of fabrics
• Ability to consider the impact of actions/decisions on customer while maintaining a clear understanding/focus of the customer needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent technical knowledge of all textile/fabric
• Ability to work closely and partner effectively with design, vendors, product and all other cross-functional global partners.
• Strong strategic/analytical skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple functions.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Production.
• Some Management skills.
• Ability to regularly interface with and influence senior management
• Bachelor's degree in textiles or design or equivalent experience preferred
• Extensive global knit based mill knowledge required
• 5 to 8 years in textile industry working with fabrics.
• 1 to 2 years of management experience preferred
• Ability to travel throughout the U.S. and Internationally as needed.

Primary Location

US-NY-NEW YORK

Full-time

BANANA REPUBLIC - Production and Pre-Production

Posted by Ashley Eslick