Materials Assistant (temp)
Core
Support the sourcing, development, testing, and commercialization of fabrics, trims, packaging, and labels for finished apparel products.
Role type
Junior materials assistant (apparel/textiles)
Builds
Material development trackers, sample boards, and data records for raw materials
Domain
Apparel manufacturing and textile supply chain
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Material coordination, supplier communication, timeline tracking, data management, report generation, PLM system usage, Google Workspace/Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Figma familiarity, knowledge of fabrics/yarns/testing methods
Responsibilities
Coordinate material development requests and sample status with suppliers; Track material development timelines and report milestones; Organize materials library and prepare physical/digital sample boards; Generate reports on seasonal material types for costing decisions; Assist in data cleansing and setup of materials in PLM systems; Update and maintain development trackers
Seniority
Junior, 0–2 years experience