Fabric R&D Associate Manager

POSITION TITLE: Fabric R&D Associate Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Fabric

LOCATION: New York, NY

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Hybrid: 3-5 days in office based on calendar

POSITION SUMMARY: The Fabric R&D Associate Manager is an integral role in the seasonal development process, reporting to the Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ordering & Material Management

• Following from initial header selection through production, handoff for all solid & novelty fabrics


• Attend style handoff meetings with apparel design team


• Reviews trials/SRS submits to set bulk quality standards


• In partnership with the Director, approves goods for SRS shipment


• Facilitate shipment of orders between mills and factories


• Attends mill appointments and fabric shows as calendar allows

Data Entry & Chart Upkeep

• Setting up new materials / assigning AO#


• Aid in overseeing FDS receipt and chart updates


• Helping to keep the fabric budget up to date

Miscellaneous Tasks

• Maintaining core fabric library with the team


• Taking fabric photos for design and merch visual decks

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-4 years of previous experience


• Ability to multitask and maintain calendar deadlines


• Working knowledge of material construction and textile science


• General experience in PLM / data systems


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), familiar in Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom)

BENEFITS:

• $75,000 - $80,000 base salary (This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this NY - based position. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience and qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other A+O employees.)


• 401(k) with an employer match


• Medical, dental, and vision


• Generous employee discount

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands.