Associate Manager - Raw Material and Color Development

Raw Material And Color Development Associate

As the Raw Material And Color Development Associate, you will be responsible for managing the research, gathering, and development of fabric, trim and color for knits and woven categories for Product Creation. Supporting Director and Raw Material And Color Development in the development of high-quality, cost effective, brand-right fabrics and trims. Collaborate with key stakeholders in establishing, refining, and implementing Fabric R&D processes into the broader design and development process, both internally and externally. You must be able to operate and thrive in a highly matrixed, fast pace global organization. Having a passion and understanding for sneaker, music, and artistic culture is a plus.

Responsibilities :

• Stay abreast of fabric and trim trends and technological developments as they relate to the business needs
• Facilitate the approval process of lab dips, strike-offs, and other seasonal color development from design request to bulk approval
• Develop, organize, and maintain material sourcing library
• Manage internal system for color development tracking purposes, reporting and development analytics
• Work directly with design, product development, production, and vendors on fabric development related issues for immediate needs and future development
• Assist the team to prepare all material submissions with Design and PD teams
• Organize, maintain, track all material, and color development
• Send and receive development packages as needed

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