Fabric R&D Specialist (Fashion)

Quantity: 01;

Report to: Brand Manager;

Location: 311 Tay Thanh, Tay Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City;

Working time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday – Friday) and 8:30 - 12:30 (Saturday Morning).

Responsibilities:

1. Fabric & Trims Development:

• Collaborate with product development teams to source and develop materials that meet the performance, aesthetics and sustainability goals of our products;
• Provide regular updates and reports to the product development team and management;
• Ensure that our materials meet regulatory and safety standards;
• Ensure that all material product cards in the PLM system are up to date and accurate;
• Negotiate prices (including surcharges), lead times and minimum order quantities with suppliers.

2. Quality Assurance & Testing:

• Develop and implement testing protocols to assess material performance under various conditions;
• Conduct and coordinate rigorous testing and evaluation of fabrics and trims to ensure they meet our standards, including data from suppliers and 3rd-party testing labs;
• Work with quality assurance teams to ensure consistent material quality in production;
• Keep detailed records of test results;
• Review fabric shipment samples.

3. Sustainability & New Technology Initiatives:

• Identify opportunities to incorporate sustainable materials and practices into product development;
• Ensure environment impact reduction through material innovation/ choices;
• Ensure sustainability data for materials are up to date and accurate in the PLM system;
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and other science-driven projects;
• Other;
• Establish and maintain relationships with key material suppliers.

• Minimum of 04 years of experience in fabric and trims development within Casual and/or Sportswear, familiar with technical textile industry, preferable within apparel;
• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science or a related field;
• Strong knowledge of textile manufacturing processes, material properties, testing methods, and fabric construction;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to details;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams;
• Good project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
• Experienced with sustainable materials and practices in the apparel industry;
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g Microsoft Office, PLD systems);
• Business-level proficiency in written and verbal English communication.