Job Description

About Cinq à Sept

cinq à sept sank·ah·set sæŋk’e’set n : The time between late afternoon and early evening when streets are awash in the warm glow of the vanishing sun and anything is possible

Sharing its name with the French term for the liminal moment linking late afternoon and early evening, Cinq à Sept brings the intriguing tension between day and night to a new advanced contemporary collection. Inspired by the hours between 5 and 7 p.m., when city streets are awash in the warm glow of the vanishing sun and office desks are abandoned for cocktails and as-yet unknown possibilities, Cinq à Sept embodies a deliberate balance between sophistication and ease, youthful daring and confident allure. The collection’s modern feminine aesthetic embraces unexpected details and striking silhouettes, resulting in clothing that draw their romance and sexiness from the woman wearing them.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fabric Research & Development Associate to join our team and support material development from initial concept through to pre-production. This role plays a key part in bringing seasonal fashion collections to life by ensuring the right materials are developed, sourced, and delivered on time.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, and an excellent communicator, with a strong understanding of textiles and a passion for fashion. You’ll work closely with mills, suppliers, and internal design, production, and merchandising teams to manage seasonal development of fabrics, leathers, and trims. Responsibilities include tracking development timelines, reviewing quality and cost, maintaining technical documentation, coordinating sample and bulk orders, and ensuring timely delivery. You will also maintain an organized and up-to-date fabric library that supports the creative process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support seasonal fabric, leather and trim development by coordinating with suppliers and gathering key details such as pricing, minimums, and technical specs
• Review new materials for quality, performance, and bulk feasibility; flag potential issues to the Fabric Manager
• Communicate daily with mills to track development progress, troubleshoot delays, and ensure timelines stay on track
• Manage Purchase Orders – send all POs for Test, Proto and Sample goods; partner with Accounts Payable team to close out all invoices as needed
• Help manage sampling budgets and assist with tracking development costs
• Request FDS sheets and work with suppliers on prices, minimums, fabric width, and fabric content
• Collect and review technical documentation for all materials; identify and escalate any gaps or concerns
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development and Production on fabric direction and needs for early buys and special programs
• Keep precise, detailed records to track seasonal material decisions and fabric developments and ensure alignment with the development calendar from initial adoption through pre-production.
• PLM Management – enter and maintain all fabric information and attributes ensuring ongoing accuracy
• Participate in vendor meetings and industry shows to stay informed on trends and innovations
• Maintain organized fabric, leather, and trim libraries, including liability materials
• Keep precise and detailed records of all fabric developments from initial adoption through to pre- production
• Preparation and sending of sample yardage and bulk cutting to production
• Support last-minute material sourcing during key development phases and styling weeks

YOUR PROFILE:

• Degree in Textiles or Apparel
• 3-5 years experience in Fabric or Product Development
• Must be able to multitask and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working in PLM or similar systems
• proficient in Outlook, Excel and Adobe Programs
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and proactive
• Strong time management skill with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines
• Understanding of the brands aesthetic

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