Monday, April 13, 2009

Manager Knit R&D, Banana Republic (NY)

Description

  • Identify through research newness and innovation in brand fabric
  • Gather relevant information while considering a broad range of issues and factors.
  • Ability to grasp complexities and distinguish relationships.
  • Primarily considers own area of the business when making decisions but weighs the impact on various parts of the business.
  • Ability to see big picture and prioritize concerns/issues
  • Translate aesthetic into clear, executable direction for vendor technicians.
  • Build and articulate seasonal boards in partnership with Director/Sr. Director to identify and interpret clear understanding of brand strategy.
  • Responsibility for seasonal embellished programs (embroidery / beading / sequins): development through SVD offices, tracking chart, strategic placement, negotiating prices
  • Utilize technical expertise to realistically translate design intent.
  • Maintain a fabric resource library to support seasonal inspiration as well as archive of BR Brand production/development fabric.
  • Support seasonal key fabrics through the pipeline development process.
  • Drive product category to balance quality and cost of fabrics
  • Ability to consider the impact of actions/decisions on customer while maintaining a clear understanding/focus of the customer needs.

Qualifications

  • Excellent technical knowledge of all textile/fabric
  • Ability to work closely and partner effectively with design, vendors, product and all other cross-functional global partners.
  • Strong strategic/analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple functions.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Production.
  • Some Management skills.
  • Ability to regularly interface with and influence senior management
  • Bachelor's degree in textiles or design or equivalent experience preferred
  • Extensive global knit based mill knowledge required
  • 5 to 8 years in textile industry working with fabrics.
  • 1 to 2 years of management experience preferred
  • Ability to travel throughout the U.S. and Internationally as needed.

Primary Location

US-NY-NEW YORK
Full-time
BANANA REPUBLIC - Production and Pre-Production

Posted by Ashley Eslick

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