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The Kasper Group ยท 1 day ago

Fabric R & D Associate

positionNYC Metro Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$70K/yr - $80K/yr
date3+ years exp

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. The Fabric R & D Associate will be responsible for researching fabric trends, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining detailed records of fabric and wash developments.

E-CommerceFashionLeisureLifestyleRetailWeb Design
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Hiring Manager
Joanne F
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Responsibilities

Research trends in the market and understand how to apply them to our price point
Meet with fabric vendors and attend trade shows
Request FDS sheets and work with suppliers on prices, minimums, fabric width, and fabric content
Keep PLM database system and related paperwork updated with current information
Request swatches and source sub-proto yardage locally when necessary
Keep precise and detailed records of all fabric developments from initial adoption through to pre- production
Keep precise and detailed records of all wash developments from initial adoption through to pre- production
Approve all dup lot qualities
Maintain Fabric library
Miscellaneous organization, filing of fabrics, prints, color standard items
Work closely with Design team, Print Team, Corporate Textile team and our Hong Kong office
Assist in ordering all sample ydg for market
Daily communication for all fabric follow up with the mills
Cut 1/4 yd fabric cutting ref of all sample ydg received in house for our records/ file with FDS
Request all FDS from mills for ALL qualtities sampled and save in corp Share folder
Cut swatch of all sample ydg received and label with all fabric information for Design boards
Assist designers in pulling ydg for sample cutting
Keep sample ydg area neat and orderly every season
Help organize fabric selections by mill/category upon receipt

Qualification

Fabric sourcingTextile Design degreeWovenKnit constructionPLM knowledgePhotoshop knowledgeAesthetic understandingMulti-taskingMS Office knowledgeTime managementDetail oriented

Required

Must be very organized and detail oriented
Great time management and ability to multi-task
Great aesthetic and brand understanding
Strong background in woven and knit construction and development
Degree in Textile Design
Minimum 3 years experience with fabric sourcing and development
Knowledge of MS Office

Preferred

Knowledge of PLM and Photoshop

Company

The Kasper Group

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The Kasper Group is a trusted portfolio of global fashion brands with an expertise in Jackets, Pants, Skirts, and Blouses.
dateFounded in 1966
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.jonesgroupinc.com

H1B Sponsorship

The Kasper Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2014-04-08Acquired

Leadership Team

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Gregg Marks
Chief Executive Officer
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