The Fabric R D Assistant position at alice + olivia involves maintaining the sample room inventory and organization, managing local dye stock, and handling various fabric-related tasks. The role requires sending out solid color standards to mills, receiving SRS yardage for in-house sample making, and updating seasonal fabric charts. The assistant will also be responsible for maintaining the fabric swatch archive, organizing seasonal materials, and assisting in updating detail charts. This position is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of the fabric development process and requires a keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills.