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Fabric Research & Development Associate

SIMKHAI
West Hollywood, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

Simkhai is searching for a talented Materials R&D Associate who will be an integral role in the development of Simkhai’s extensive RTW categories. This includes womenswear, menswear, swimwear and denim.

Responsibilities

FABRIC AND COLOR RESEARCH

  • Conduct seasonal fabric and color research based on Simkhai’s aesthetic, continue to propel a sense of innovation
  • Seasonal trim and hardware research, incorporate tactile processes and launch custom trim developments with vendors
  • Attend fabric appointments and assist in pulling selection based on seasonal design direction
  • Assist fabric manager in submitting qualities for competitive sourcing

PRINT, ARTWORK AND FABRIC DEVELOPMENT

  • Send artwork files to vendors while steadily tracking progress of strike off’s and handlooms
  • Assist fabric manager in issuing lab dip and strike off comments to vendors
  • Work with artwork designer to properly realize design’s vision
  • INTERNAL PROCESSES

  • Create physical & digital seasonal color palette and distribute accordingly
  • Maintain fabric WIP, organize vendor’s FDS
  • Arrange swatches for local dyeing, pleating and conduct additional development trials
  • Issue fabric & trim PO’s, track status with vendors making sure to adhere to calendar due dates
  • Maintain seasonal fabric binder and build seasonal fabric boards for visibility across categories
  • Prep seasonal binder for handoff to production team
  • Keep fabric and print archive organized
  • Check in seasonal SMS fabric & tailoring yardage communicating with atelier manager & product development team
  • Check in and organize seasonal trims and materials. Maintain archive.
  • Qualifications

  • Must have an undergraduate degree, fashion or creative related preferred
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years industry experience
  • Must have demonstrated experience with textiles and sourcing
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills for building working relationships within teams
  • Must have strong time management and organizational skills to establish priorities and meet specific timelines
  • Must be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
  • Must have enthusiasm for the fashion industry & RTW product cycle
  • Experience in runway collection a plus
  • Benefits

    We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) and PTO. Additionally, we offer a generous clothing allowance and 50% employee discount off retail.

    About Us

    SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday with innovative techniques and timeless craftsmanship.

    Founded in 2010 by designer Jonathan Simkhai, the studio takes inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create truly special garments and lifestyle design.

    A 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund, the studio has earned recognition for its original silhouettes, quality constructions, and timeless elegance.

    SIMKHAI continues to nurture an inspired creative community around the brand’s home in Los Angeles, sharing their designs and stories with women around the world who live artful, unapologetic lives.

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