High Life LLC · 2 hours ago
Raw Materials Senior Coordinator
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yr
4+ years expHigh Life LLC is seeking a Senior Raw Materials Coordinator to work closely with the Product Development team and cross-functional teams within the activewear business. This role focuses on ensuring fabric development meets the standards of leading brands and retail partnerships, requiring knowledge of fabric construction and dye methods, as well as strong leadership skills.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleWeb Design
Hiring Manager
Catarina Girardi
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the design team, and mills to develop and source fabrics aligned with seasonal concepts and brand identity
Request and track sample yardage, lab dips, knit downs, hand looms, strike-offs, and fabric headers from mills/suppliers
Research and recommend new fabrications based on market trends, innovation, and performance needs
Communicate and partner with overseas factories to execute desired fabrications, washes, and treatments
Troubleshoot and work through additional fabric options when issues arise during the development stage of the product lifestyle, mitigating risk during bulk production
Evaluate fabric submissions for hand feel, performance specs, wash, and finish
Maintain and update the physical and digital fabric libraries, ensuring materials are properly labeled, organized and in stock
Input and maintain accurate fabric details in the Centric PLM system
Ensure material information is shared and accessible across cross-functional teams (design, tech, sourcing, merchandising, PD)
Partner with cross-functional teams to prepare seasonal fabric boards and presentations for internal line reviews and buyer meetings
Organize and maintain presentation materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with final line
Conduct seasonal competitive market shopping to gather insight on emerging fabric trends and material applications across men’s and women’s activewear and streetwear categories
Analyze and present key findings and fabric direction relevant to the brands aesthetic and consumer
Act as a liaison with fabric mills and vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of materials
Manage fabric development calendars, follow up on deadlines, and support the PD team
Attend development meetings and provide fabric status updates
Stay informed on sustainable material developments and certifications and support the organizations sustainability initiatives through material choices
Work with development assistants on seasonal color cards and costing requests
Coordinate with internal teams or 3rd party labs for fabric testing as needed (e.g., colorfastness, pilling, shrinkage, performance tests)
Track and manage testing reports and ensure compliance with internal standards and brand requirements
Qualification
Required
BA in Textiles or closely related field
4+ years of Product Development or relevant work experience in the apparel industry
Strong Illustrator experience
Experience communicating with vendors
Knowledge of both knit and woven fabric construction as well as garment wash and fabric dye methods
Understanding of garment construction, finishes, performance textiles, lifestyle CVC, and technical materials; those relevant to activewear and lifestyle brands is a plus
Strong color eye and keen trend awareness
Understanding of apparel production processes
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and manage multiple timelines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work onsite in an office environment
Preferred
PLM experience is a plus (Centric PLM highly preferred)
Fabric testing and lab certification knowledge is a plus
Sustainability knowledge (OEKO-TEX, GRS, etc.) is a plus
Familiarity working with knit and woven mills, both domestic and international is a plus
Prior experience with licensed brands or branded collaborations is a plus
Company
High Life LLC
Men's, Ladies' & Children's Apparel Manufacturer & Wholesaler.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Maurice Levy
COO
Paul M. Arking
Chief Information Officer
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