Materials Assistant

TravisMathew is a premium apparel brand that exists because we seized an opportunity—and we’re inviting you to take yours. Back in 2007, we saw there weren’t many companies whose clothing bridged the gap between performance and lifestyle, so we created our own. Inspired by the sun, surf, and sand of Southern California, we became a leading innovator in lifestyle performance apparel by making clothes for real life—plus working with premium wholesalers, building a leading e-commerce business, and opening retail stores around the world. We invite you to join team TravisMathew. The Materials Assistant, is responsible for facilitating all fabric and trim development. This individual will partner with the cross-functional teams to support the execution of seasonal fabric and trim developments that meet all aesthetic requirements and align with sourcing strategy and cost targets.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare fabric packages and send them to potential mills/vendors for sourcing Prepare packages for lab dips and strike-offs for material development Perform all development fabric and garment testing and corresponding data tracking Manage all development files, seasonal recaps, and processes statuses Manage all fabric submissions, developments, and approvals Maintain fabric & trim data entry in Centric PLM Maintain fabric and trim reference libraries for existing and future garments Maintain lap dips and strike offs files Wash & Measure samples as needed Track samples with vendors Receive and distribute packages within the materials department/team Assist with data entry projects, as needed TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Proficient in Microsoft Applications Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Knowledge of fabric construction Knowledge of garment fit and pattern alterations Strong organizational skills Ability to measure garments Ability to prioritize workflow based on deadlines Ability to problem-solve and communicate all issues to cross-functional departments Ability to travel internationally

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree or technical trade school and equivalent Minimum 1-year experience in accessories and apparel product development 17.21 - 21.49 - 25.77 USD Hourly If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying! Experience comes in many forms – skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply. TravisMathew is an Equal Employment Opportunity