Assistant Fabric R&D Manager

Strong experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and garment construction and manufacturing/sourcing processes
Proven ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial
Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner
Knowledge and understanding of work within R&D
Ability to travel globally

Analyze fabric needs across the company and communicate recommendations to cross functional partners for leveraging qualities across divisions, taking into consideration and tracking all components of the fabric and wash resource library to support seasonal inspiration, as well as archive Gap Inc platformed fabrics
Track Fabric development KPIs and brand discipline on number of seasonal developments and fabric testing reporting and risk assessment tool to level set expectations across functional areas
Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to ensure that fabrics are within the V/G/B/B pricing architecture
Identify fabrics that need to be cost engineered and communicate with the Mill management team
Drive fabric process discipline throughout product to market calendar to ensure alignment at each key milestone from Mill Week to Fabric Alignment and Sampling
Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner
Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope

No preferred qualifications provided.