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J. Jill · 1 month ago

Associate Fabric Manager

US-MA-Quincy

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$64K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

J.Jill is a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand that designs thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories. The Associate Fabric Manager will research and develop fabrics that align with J.Jill's aesthetic while ensuring quality and performance standards are met.

Consumer GoodsFashionMarketingRetailWomen's

Responsibilities

Research, source and develop woven and/or cut and sew fabrics appropriate for the J.Jill brand that are innovative while also meeting the quality, cost and performance requirements of the brand

Collaborate with Fabric Manager and Sr Director in researching new seasonal fabrics appropriate for the J.Jill aesthetic, quality metrics, IMU and ESG goals. Participate in cascading fabric trend direction to Mills, overseas Agents and Design

Work with Design and Fabric Manager on seasonal fabric selections and manage the development process for specific departments from seasonal concept launch (research) to line adoption (fabric finalization/booking)

Maintain and organize the fabric library on a seasonal and ongoing basis. Create and maintain materials in PLM

Create, manage and update seasonal fabric charts for overseas offices and internal J.Jill partners. Communicate with mills and agents regarding fabric inquiries, reviewing the accuracy of fabric information received from overseas offices, and ensuring that information is received in a timely manner within seasonal deadlines

Ensure the Mill Matrix strategy is upheld and that annual ESG goals are met

Collaborate with Product Development & Design on garment costing as pertains to garment fabric cost. Suggest alternative options, where needed

Collaborate with Product Development & Sourcing to align fabric development with the sourcing strategy to ensure balance within the supply chain

Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure fabric performance and garment testing issues are solved in a timely manner

Coordinate fabric mill appointments for seasonal trend presentations and meetings

Qualification

Textiles experienceFabric sourcingPLM knowledgeExcel proficiencyMulti-tasking abilityJ.Jill brandCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong organization skills

Strong computer and Excel knowledge

Must be change adept, with the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities at once

A high-level understanding of the J.Jill brand and a great taste level for sourcing brand-appropriate fabrics

2+ years of textiles or textiles related experience

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Bonus eligible and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.

Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.

Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.

Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.

Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.

Associate resource groups.

Company

J. Jill

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J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease.

Founded in 1959

Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees