Manager, Fabric R&D, Knits
About Old NavyForget what you know about old-school industry rules.
When you work at Old Navy, you're choosing a different path.
From day one, we've been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again.
Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.
We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since.
We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves.
Here, we're family.
About the RoleIn this role, you will leverage consumer insights, mill strategies, and key trends to drive fabric development, innovation, costing, and positioning.
You will drive a 'Fabric First' mentality and strategy throughout the product-to-market process.
You will also provide direction and thought partnership to internal Gap Inc teams in North America, as well as the Mill Management and Fabric Engineering teams in Asia based on cross-functional strategies.
What You'll DoAnalyze Knit fabric needs across the company Communicate recommendations to cross functional partners for leveraging qualities across divisions, taking into consideration and tracking all components of the fabric and wash resource library to support seasonal inspiration, as well as archive Gap Inc platformed fabricsTrack Knit Fabric development KPIs and brand discipline on number of seasonal developments and fabric testing reporting and risk assessment tool to level set expectations across functional areasPartner with Product Development and Merchandising to ensure that fabrics are within the V/G/B/B pricing architectureIdentify Knit fabrics that need to be cost engineered and communicate with the Mill management teamDrive Knifabric process discipline throughout product to market calendar to ensure alignment at each key milestone from Mill Week to Fabric Alignment and SamplingResponsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needsResponsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policiesWho You AreStrong knit experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and garment construction and manufacturing/sourcing processesProven ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucialAbility to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutionsUnderstanding of concepts and procedures specific to R&DAbility to travel globallyBenefits at Old NavyMerchandise discount for our brands:
50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
Employees can take up to five on the clock hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
See more of the benefits we offer.
For eligible employees.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
When you work at Old Navy, you're choosing a different path.
From day one, we've been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again.
Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.
We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since.
We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves.
Here, we're family.
About the RoleIn this role, you will leverage consumer insights, mill strategies, and key trends to drive fabric development, innovation, costing, and positioning.
You will drive a 'Fabric First' mentality and strategy throughout the product-to-market process.
You will also provide direction and thought partnership to internal Gap Inc teams in North America, as well as the Mill Management and Fabric Engineering teams in Asia based on cross-functional strategies.
What You'll DoAnalyze Knit fabric needs across the company Communicate recommendations to cross functional partners for leveraging qualities across divisions, taking into consideration and tracking all components of the fabric and wash resource library to support seasonal inspiration, as well as archive Gap Inc platformed fabricsTrack Knit Fabric development KPIs and brand discipline on number of seasonal developments and fabric testing reporting and risk assessment tool to level set expectations across functional areasPartner with Product Development and Merchandising to ensure that fabrics are within the V/G/B/B pricing architectureIdentify Knit fabrics that need to be cost engineered and communicate with the Mill management teamDrive Knifabric process discipline throughout product to market calendar to ensure alignment at each key milestone from Mill Week to Fabric Alignment and SamplingResponsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needsResponsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policiesWho You AreStrong knit experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and garment construction and manufacturing/sourcing processesProven ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucialAbility to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutionsUnderstanding of concepts and procedures specific to R&DAbility to travel globallyBenefits at Old NavyMerchandise discount for our brands:
50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
Employees can take up to five on the clock hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
See more of the benefits we offer.
For eligible employees.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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