Fabrics Research Developer

We are hiring for our Fabrics R&D team based in our Milan HQ.

 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design team to identify the best fabric/trims/embroidery to create the designs, contributing and inputting ideas to the team. Create color and fabric moodboards for the design team to follow
• Source and develop fabrics, embroideries, and components for all collections on a seasonal base, maintaining and revitalizing core lines according to collection direction, business strategies and objectives
• Meet with suppliers to source and select materials for the upcoming season, as well as understand the current market and discover new potential suppliers
• Plan, coordinate and execute projects from fabrics and trims perspective
• Work closely with other members of development and production teams to plan project development according to the seasonal structure that lead to on-time delivery of fabrics and trims
• Participate in meetings and improve project workflows in order to fuide design and sampling team and ensure proper development of fabrics and trims while meeting cost, quality and brand objectives
• Ensure that brand aesthetic and creative vision is achieved
• Inserting data in PLM
• Reviews and maintains the department’s fabric library to ensure this is kept up to date
   

 Requirements:

• Experience in working with international design teams at HQ level
• 8 years experience in a similar role
• Requires excellent organisation and project management skills
• Broad knowledge of fabric mills globally
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong communication skills