Fabric and Trim Developer
Core
Sourcing, development, and coordination of fabrics and trims for luxury ready-to-wear and bridal collections, managing the journey from material selection to bulk production.
Role type
Fabric and Trim Developer
Builds
Luxury ready-to-wear and bridal garment collections
Domain
Luxury fashion, textiles, and global manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Fabric and trim sourcing, supplier liaison, sampling coordination, lab dip and color approval management, inventory and supplier record maintenance, Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, material testing support, ERP/PLM system usage
Preferred skills
Garment sampling experience, in-house production workflow knowledge, Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
ERP, PLM
Responsibilities
Support fabric and trim sourcing aligned with design and quality requirements; Liaise with suppliers on pricing, delivery, and technical specifications; Coordinate sampling and bulk material orders across local and offshore partners; Manage lab dips and color approvals with the Design team; Maintain accurate records of fabrics, trims, inventory, and suppliers; Build and maintain Bills of Materials including material costs and yields; Support material testing, stocktakes, and replenishment.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC