Senior Textile Coordinator, Woman's Suiting & Dress

Premier Brands Group Holdings•New York, NY

6d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands ( Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole ), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent! Research trends in the market and understand how to apply them to our price point. Meet with fabric vendors and attend trade shows Request FDS sheets and work with suppliers on prices, minimums, fabric width, and fabric content Keep PLM database system and related paperwork updated with current information Request swatches and source sub-proto yardage locally when necessary Keep precise and detailed records of all fabric developments from initial adoption through to pre- production Keep precise and detailed records of all wash developments from initial adoption through to pre- production Approve all dup lot qualities Maintain Fabric library Miscellaneous organization, filing of fabrics, prints, color standard items. Work closely with Design team, Print Team, Corporate Textile team and our Hong Kong office. Assist in ordering all sample ydg for market Daily communication for all fabric follow up with the mills Cut 1/4 yd fabric cutting ref of all sample ydg received in house for our records/ file with FDS Request all FDS from mills for ALL qualtities sampled and save in corp Share folder Cut swatch of all sample ydg received and label with all fabric information for Design boards Assist designers in pulling ydg for sample cutting Keep sample ydg area neat and orderly every season Help organize fabric selections by mill/category upon receipt To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Must be very organized and detail oriented
Great time management and ability to multi-task
Great aesthetic and brand understanding
Strong background in woven and knit construction and development
Degree in Textile Design
Minimum 3 years experience with fabric sourcing and development
Knowledge of MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PLM and Photoshop preferred

Responsibilities

Research trends in the market and understand how to apply them to our price point.
Meet with fabric vendors and attend trade shows
Request FDS sheets and work with suppliers on prices, minimums, fabric width, and fabric content
Keep PLM database system and related paperwork updated with current information
Request swatches and source sub-proto yardage locally when necessary
Keep precise and detailed records of all fabric developments from initial adoption through to pre- production
Keep precise and detailed records of all wash developments from initial adoption through to pre- production
Approve all dup lot qualities
Maintain Fabric library
Miscellaneous organization, filing of fabrics, prints, color standard items.
Work closely with Design team, Print Team, Corporate Textile team and our Hong Kong office.
Assist in ordering all sample ydg for market
Daily communication for all fabric follow up with the mills
Cut 1/4 yd fabric cutting ref of all sample ydg received in house for our records/ file with FDS
Request all FDS from mills for ALL qualtities sampled and save in corp Share folder
Cut swatch of all sample ydg received and label with all fabric information for Design boards
Assist designers in pulling ydg for sample cutting
Keep sample ydg area neat and orderly every season
Help organize fabric selections by mill/category upon receipt