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This position will assist and support the Fabric & Color Manager by conducting seasonal research on global, domestic, and competitive markets. The role involves identifying and communicating new fabrics, yarns, techniques, and colors, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategy and brand aesthetics. Additionally, the position will provide support for Softlines and Home Textiles.

Position follows hybrid schedule: Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday remote.

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What You'll be Doing:

• Assist and follow up on fabric and color under the direction of the Fabric & Color Manager.

• Manage and review fabric quality submissions with PD Managers as directed by the Fabric & Color Manager.

• Facilitate communication with internal and external partners, addressing various issues, challenges, and directives.

• Assist the Fabric & Color Manager with sourcing and research projects, including fabric sourcing and special topics related to textiles, yarns, and fiber technologies.

• Maintain organization of fabric swatches in the fabric library and assist the Fabric & Color Manager in preparing relevant seasonal fabrications for the Fabric Open House and Fabric Sign Off Meetings.

• Create and update fabric materials and color requests in the PLM library.

• Communicate the seasonal color palette, including ordering color standards, distribution, and updating PLM accordingly.

• Review and sign-off on lap dips as needed. Communicate color needs, issues, changes, and opportunities promptly to vendors and overseas offices.

• Assist various product development departments as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned or required; this job profile is not all-inclusive of the responsibilities of this position.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design.

• 1-5 years of experience in Apparel Fashion Design or Apparel Product Development.

• Must have a strong ability to identify fashion colors and trends.

• Keen eye for design with the ability to identify relevant trends.

• Capability to handle multiple tasks with shifting priorities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of PLM is a plus.

• Skilled in sketching technical designs using Adobe Illustrator.

• Excellent visual, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to present information effectively to an audience.

• Clear understanding of standardized lighting conditions, proper terminology for communicating color, and familiarity with color communication software.

We opened our doors more than 85 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 240 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

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