Associate Fabric Manager

J. Jill • Quincy, MA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email [email protected] . Overview Research, source and develop woven and/or cut and sew fabrics appropriate for the J.Jill brand that are innovative while also meeting the quality, cost and performance requirements of the brand.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong computer and Excel knowledge.
• Must be change adept, with the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities at once.
• A high-level understanding of the J.Jill brand and a great taste level for sourcing brand-appropriate fabrics.
• 2 + years of textiles or textiles related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Fabric Manager and Sr Director in researching new seasonal fabrics appropriate for the J.Jill aesthetic, quality metrics, IMU and ESG goals.
• Participate in cascading fabric trend direction to Mills, overseas Agents and Design.
• Work with Design and Fabric Manager on seasonal fabric selections and manage the development process for specific departments from seasonal concept launch (research) to line adoption (fabric finalization/booking).
• Maintain and organize the fabric library on a seasonal and ongoing basis.
• Create and maintain materials in PLM.
• Create, manage and update seasonal fabric charts for overseas offices and internal J.Jill partners.
• Communicate with mills and agents regarding fabric inquiries, reviewing the accuracy of fabric information received from overseas offices, and ensuring that information is received in a timely manner within seasonal deadlines.
• Ensure the Mill Matrix strategy is upheld and that annual ESG goals are met.
• Collaborate with Product Development & Design on garment costing as pertains to garment fabric cost. Suggest alternative options, where needed.
• Collaborate with Product Development & Sourcing to align fabric development with the sourcing strategy to ensure balance within the supply chain.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure fabric performance and garment testing issues are solved in a timely manner.
• Coordinate fabric mill appointments for seasonal trend presentations and meetings.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees