Materials Assistant

About the role

TravisMathew is a premium apparel brand that exists because we seized an opportunity—and we’re inviting you to take yours. Inspired by the sun, surf, and sand of Southern California, we became a leading innovator in lifestyle performance apparel by making clothes for real life. As the Materials Assistant, you will facilitate all fabric and trim development, partnering with cross-functional teams to support the execution of seasonal fabric and trim developments that meet aesthetic requirements and align with sourcing strategy and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fabric packages and send them to potential mills/vendors for sourcing
• Prepare packages for lab dips and strike-offs for material development
• Perform all development fabric and garment testing and corresponding data tracking
• Manage all development files, seasonal recaps, and process statuses
• Manage all fabric submissions, developments, and approvals
• Maintain fabric & trim data entry in Centric PLM
• Maintain fabric and trim reference libraries for existing and future garments
• Maintain lab dips and strike-offs files
• Wash & measure samples as needed
• Track samples with vendors
• Receive and distribute packages within the materials department/team
• Assist with data entry projects, as needed

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Knowledge of fabric construction
• Knowledge of garment fit and pattern alterations
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to measure garments
• Ability to prioritize workflow based on deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve and communicate all issues to cross-functional departments
• Ability to travel internationally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or technical trade school and equivalent
• Minimum 1-year experience in accessories and apparel product development

Pay

$17.21 - $25.77 USD hourly