Assistant of RTW Materials Development

New York, NY

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• JOB SUMMARY

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with Design and Material Sourcing from Concept thru bulk for on-brand and on-trend raw materials.

  Development

  • Work in close partnership with Design, PD and Merchandising to ensure materials hit target price, testing responsibilities and appropriate lead-times.

  • Work with the Material Sourcing team through development and PO for proto and SMS.

  • Responsible for assisting with fabric updates and calendar deadlines during development, sampling and market.

  • Assist to maintain and issue all approved fabric standards.

  • Assist to maintain accurate status reports for all materials in development and approval stages.

  • Organize material binders and the material library.

  • Direct the compilation and review of all data sheets (LDS, FDS) for accuracy, quality, affordability, and compliance prior to issuance.

  • Maintain development tracking and adoption records.

  • Maintain records (swatches should be with Merch) of SMS / bulk liabilities and work closely with PD and Merchandising to find ways to liquidate.

  • Partner with Material Sourcing for KPIs and T2 scorecards.

  • Partner with Design and Material Sourcing to continue to strategically partner with core mills and to reduce the T2 base.

  Additional Responsibilities

  • Participate and contribute in meetings as related to products.

  • Act as a resource when collaborating on materials and/or colors with other product categories.

  EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED

  • BS/BA/BFA degree.

  • Minimum of one year in textile sourcing and development.

  • Strong collaborative, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong math and negotiation skills.

  • Able to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment.

  • Ability to travel as needed.

  • Strong and thorough communication skills.

  CORE SKILLS

  • Adaptable – Change before you have to

    • Changes course easily – Knows when to be patient and when to push – Works well in the gray – Shows grace under pressure – Owns mistakes and learns from them – Balances multiple priorities

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit – Own it

    • Takes initiative, doesn’t wait for direction – Builds for the future – Takes personal ownership and accountability – Is resourceful in getting things done

  • Collaborative – No “I” in Tory

    • Is self-aware and open-minded – Integrates the perspectives of others – Is direct but respectful – Communicates cross functionally – Knows when to get people involved and when to make a decision – Takes an inclusive approach

  • Client & Brand Focus – Put yourself in Tory’s shoes

    • Passionate about the brand and the work – Creates a transformational client experience – Makes decisions in the best interest of the company and our customers – Focuses on internal and external customers

  • Live the Values – Being “Buddy”

    • Keeps the “Buddy Values” alive (Kindness, humility, warmth, honesty, loyalty, compassion, integrity, and passion) – It’s not just what you do, but how you do it – Contributes to a positive and productive environment

  • Functional Expertise – Know Your Stuff

    • Has the skills necessary to perform the job – Keeps current on trends, skills, and practices – Puts learning into practice

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

  Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

  Disability Accommodation

  Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact talent@toryburch.com.