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Fabric Assistant
Manufacturing
New York, NY
Location: New York, NY | Schedule: Full-time, on-site
Overview
An apparel and textiles company is seeking a Fabric Assistant to support its fabric development and production team. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across fabric sourcing, development, quality, and production, making it a great opportunity for someone eager to build a career in textiles.
What you'll do
- Assist with fabric sourcing, development, and follow-up with suppliers
- Maintain and organize fabric samples, production samples, and related records
- Prepare and maintain fabric charts for both development and production
- Collect and upload FDS and other required documentation, including test reports and sustainability certificates
- Assist with creating and placing purchase orders for proto and sample yardage
- Communicate daily with mills and factories to monitor sample yardage status and deliveries
- Track fabric submissions, approvals, and production status
- Follow up on outstanding sample requests, approvals, and production-related issues
- Assist with purchase orders, shipping information, invoices, and other fabric-related documentation
- Assist with reviewing fabric quality and color and providing comments to suppliers
- Perform general administrative tasks as needed
Required qualifications
- 0–2 years of experience in textiles or a related field
- Strong interest in textiles and a willingness to learn about fabric sourcing, development, and production
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-up and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable communicating with mills, factories, and internal teams
- Proactive, dependable, and eager to learn
Preferred qualifications
- Relevant educational background
- Basic knowledge of fabric terminology, construction, fiber content, and fabric development and production processes
- Experience with PLM or other product-development systems
Why this role
This position offers hands-on experience in fabric sourcing, development, quality, and production, providing a strong foundation for building a career in textiles and apparel.
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