Material Specialist (Fabric development)

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

Overall Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing new materials and developing new colors, as well research, exchange and share new market trends to NY team.
• Collaborate with design teams to determine the latest sourcing direction before each season begins.
• Engineer and modify material composition/specifications to meet the requirements of NY.
• Maintain regular communication with the NY design team regarding development status and resolving any issues that arise.
• Communicate with Apparel/Accessories merchandising development team) closely, share sourcing/development history.
• Create and update the material chart.
• Review lab dips before sending them to the NY team and follow up on their comments.
• Communicate with mills regarding the status of sample yard development.
• Provide support to the Apparel/Accessories merchandising development team) by ensuring sample materials are delivered on time with the right quality, and their availability status is monitored.
• Sample yardages color and quality approval based on the color and quality standard.
• Coordinate with mills to ensure samples done in the right quality and delivered on time.
• Check with suppliers for solutions whenever there is any development call out there are MOQ or upcharge issues.
• Approve bulk lab dip colors and provide feedback for any necessary corrections.
• Follow up on material production work in progress (WIP).
• Approve bulk material quality and color and filing.
• Review customer protocols for compliance and test requirements.
• Follow up with mills that all required material testing are done and met Centric requirements along the development and production process.
  
  

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

Ability Requirements

• Textile higher education graduates, familiar with fabric technology is preferred
• Strong awareness of fabric trends and expertise in technical textile development is desired.
• Proficient in working with business network systems and capable of effectively utilizing them.
• Well-organized individual with attention to detail and a proactive approach to follow-up.
• Should have the ability or potential to approve fabric color and quality after a short training period.
• Proactive thinking and effective communication skills are essential.
• Capable of working independently and handling work under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills are required.
• Should be a team player with a cooperative outlook.
  
  

Competency Requirements ((if Applicable))

Behavioral Competencies:

• Detail oriented.
• A strong sense of responsibility.
  
  

Language Proficiency:

• Good English communication skills, both written and oral.
  
  

Specific Working Conditions

Travel if required.