Fabric Manager | Levi’s

About the role

G-III Apparel Group is a global leader in fashion design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. The Fabric Manager oversees the research, sourcing, and development of materials from concept to production, serving as a liaison between designers, product developers, vendors, and production teams to ensure design, quality, cost, and timeline requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Fabric Development & Sourcing: Research and source new and running fabrics, coordinating seasonal development and managing lab dip requests.
• Supplier Communication: Act as the primary contact for fabric mills, negotiating, following up on submissions, and tracking production order approvals.
• Library Management: Maintain physical and digital fabric libraries, ensuring accurate inventory, labeling, and archiving of headers, cuttings, and binders.
• System Maintenance: Use Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, Excel, and/or other similar systems to track development status and maintain accurate article data.
• Fabric Tracking & Analytics: Maintain and analyze fabric development data through WIP tracking tools (Excel, Airtable, or similar), providing clear and structured visibility to Design and Production teams.
• Collaboration: Work with design and production teams to ensure fabric choices meet brand aesthetic, performance, and cost guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years’ experience in fashion production, raw materials, or fabric R&D.
• Skills: Strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with PLM systems.
• Knowledge: Technical understanding of fabric construction, testing protocols, and sustainable material attributes.
• Attention to Detail & Organization: Highly detail-oriented with a strong ability to organize and structure information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts

Pay

The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 annually.