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Fabric R&D Associate - Freelance

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
30-45 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
30-45 Hourly
Entry level
Supports Fabric R&D by coordinating fabric swatch shipments, tracking packages, communicating with mills and overseas partners, organizing and labeling samples, updating seasonal fabric trackers, and maintaining the fabric library. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication skills, proficiency in Excel and Outlook, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Prior experience in fabrics, textiles, apparel, or product development is preferred.
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Position Summary
The freelance Fabric R&D Associate will support the Fabric R&D team with the day-to-day coordination, tracking, organization, and maintenance of fabric swatches and seasonal fabric information. This role will work closely with mills, overseas partners, and internal Design teams to help ensure fabric samples and related information are received, organized, and communicated in a timely manner.


Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the shipment of fabric swatches to mills and overseas partners.
  • Track and locate internal package deliveries and follow up on outstanding shipments as needed.
  • Communicate with mills and overseas partners to confirm package ship dates and delivery status.
  • Check in, organize, and distribute fabric swatches to internal Design partners.
  • Label fabric swatches with applicable fabric details and pricing information.
  • Reattach fabric swatches to LF hangers and apply LF logo stickers as needed.
  • Communicate with overseas partners to request additional swatches of seasonal fabrics.
  • Follow up with overseas partners to obtain missing information for seasonal fabric charts.
  • Update seasonal fabric trackers with notes and comments based on daily email communications.
  • Maintain the fabric library by hanging, organizing, and ensuring fabrics are properly stored and easily accessible.

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage and track multiple samples, packages, and requests simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable communicating with internal teams and overseas partners.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Previous experience in fabric, textiles, apparel, product development, or a related environment is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The approximate hourly rate range for this position is $30.00–$45.00 per hour. The offered hourly rate will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience.


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