Assistant Manager, Fabric R&D

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a leading global apparel retailer to hire an Assistant Manager, Fabric R&D for a contract opportunity. This role sits at the intersection of product development, sourcing, costing, and cross-functional collaboration, helping bring apparel products from concept to production. If you thrive in fast-paced retail environments and enjoy solving complex product creation challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Support apparel product development from concept through production
• Coordinate with Design, Merchandising, Fabric Development, and Sourcing teams
• Communicate regularly with Asia-based manufacturing and sourcing partners
• Develop and maintain garment costing estimates
• Manage BOMs and product information within PLM systems
• Monitor key product-to-market milestones and escalate risks
• Support vendor capability and sourcing strategies
• Resolve product execution challenges throughout development

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in apparel product development, sourcing, or product creation
• Understanding of garment costing and margin considerations
• Experience working with overseas factories or sourcing teams
• Knowledge of PLM systems and BOM management
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions
• Excellent communication skills

Nice To Have

• Experience with woven or knit fabric development
• Background with major apparel retailers or brands
• Sustainability or material innovation exposure
• Experience supporting global product creation teams

Why Apply

• Work with one of the world’s most recognizable apparel brands
• Gain exposure to global product creation and sourcing operations
• Collaborate with senior leaders across product development functions
• Build experience influencing product strategy and execution
• Join a highly collaborative and fast-paced retail environment

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $24 to $26.67/hr. Compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. 

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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