KJUS | Worldwide · 10 hours ago
Associate Fabric Developer and Planner
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expKJUS is dedicated to amplifying the world's most exhilarating golf and ski experiences through innovative technology. The Associate Fabric Developer and Planner will develop fabrics for KJUS products, ensuring quality and consistency while collaborating with various teams and suppliers throughout the development process.
GolfSports
Responsibilities
Organize and control fabric deadlines (greige planning, booking and ordering for prototypes and testing, SMS and bulk)
General support in the entire fabric process (sourcing, vendor meetings, developments, marketing, etc.) as well as support of product engineer team with fabric needs
Check forecasts and send out the bookings for the bulk fabric and be responsible for on-time material delivery
Coordinate with product team across all categories to prevent material liabilities and generate leftover projects
Attend fabric tradeshows, perform competitor research in order to gather the newest trends and fabric technologies, maintaining partnerships and finding new fabric sources
Present and explain new technologies at design meetings and sales meetings
Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues, make recommendations while maintaining design intent
Ensure that all inline fabrics reach and maintain the KJUS Fabric Quality Standards for SMS and bulk production
Follow-up on fabric quality issues in conjunction with the quality manager and supply chain team
Conduct physical tests and wash tests to confirm the qualities of the fabrics chosen
Maintain all master data for fabrics in the system and maintain the physical fabric library
Responsible for the lab dip process including coordination, commenting and confirmation of all colors for the salesman samples and the bulk production
Enter icons, features and functions, and qualities into the system for each fabric and style
Track and test to make sure fabrics and finishes are complying with current regulations
Manage seasonal sourcing of main/secondary fabrics and insulation in line with the corporate deadlines
Manage the key fabric supplier partnerships and constantly look for new suppliers to supplement the fabric supplier pool where needed
Foster trusting relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services and to stay up to date about new fabric trends, constructions, and technologies
Control overall fabric production plan and lead communication with fabric suppliers
Control and transfer material liabilities with greige and leftovers while collaborating with Vietnam offices
Conduct fabric supplier negotiations and be responsible for lead times to match the corporate timeline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology/Development or similar field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in fabric development
Minimum 1 year of experience in fabric development, color approvals, and/or print and pattern approvals
Minimum 1 year of experience with technical fabrics and functional apparel
Experience in Print and Pattern development and printing techniques
Extended periods of time sitting and/or standing, occasional lifting
Occasional travel may occur
Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Outlook)
Preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience in fabric development, color approvals, and/or print and pattern approvals
Minimum 1 year of experience with technical fabrics and functional apparel
Experience in Print and Pattern development and printing techniques
A passion for outdoor sports industry
Company
KJUS | Worldwide
Forget what you’ve known before about apparel. KJUS pushes beyond expectation. KJUS reaches above with the exceptional.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-10Acquired
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