Assistant Manager - Fabric R&D - Knits
Gap

New York, New York

Posted in Retail


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About Gap

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.

About the Role

The Assistant Manager, Fabric R&D supports leadership to leverage consumer insights, mill strategies, and key trends to drive fabric development, innovation, costing and positioning. You will enable the 'Fabric First' mentality and strategy throughout the product-to-market process. You also work with Mill Management and Fabric Engineering teams in Asia to enable leadership direction based on cross-functional strategies.

What You'll Do

  • Assist in research and development of fabrics and/or yarns
  • Attends appointments with mills and Gap core suppliers to learn any new technologies, updates in finishing and innovations
  • Attends local trade shows to explore new technology & develop mill relationships
  • Partner closely with manager on all new development communications (internal and GIS)
  • Create and Maintains fabric information in PLM system
  • Own communications for all seasonal proto sample yardage requests in PLM
  • Request and Tracks seasonal Tailoring samples
  • Maintains development request charts and testing status charts to review with manager
  • Monitors all calendar deliverables to ensure all deadlines and development dates are met
  • Organize and maintain fabric libraries
  • Organize and maintain seasonal development books

Who You Are

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Basic technical knowledge of fabric/yarn
  • An understanding of the garment Production cycle
  • Ability to work closely and partner effectively with cross functional partners ( design, Product Development & merchandising)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to regularly interface with and influence management.
  • Strong attention to detail and thorough follow up skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel preferred

Benefits at Gap

  • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
  • One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
  • Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
  • Employee stock purchase plan.*
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
  • See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. This year, we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row.


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