Fabric Lab Textile Coordinator

at  SWIM USA

JOB SUMMARY

The Lab Technical Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to aid the Lab & Color Operations Manager with any items that are needed in the lab. The Lab Technical Assistant reviews color, testing specimen, test reports as well as performing test method for fit testing. They will also aid in risk mitigation, QC issues, filing/record keeping, and any other tasks asked to be preformed by the Lab & Color Operations Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education: College degree in Textile Science, Textile Testing or Textile Design and /or experience with Textile Testing & Color Management
Experience: 1 - 3 years in apparel or textile industry

• Review Lab Dips, Strike-Offs and Bulk Fabrics for Color
• Setting Color Standards and Maintaining in Bulk Production
• Aiding in Product Development and Sourcing - specifically with Testing
• Technical and General Commenting to the Mills - Includes both Testing and Color Commenting
• Rating Various Test Specimen or Test Results to Provide Pass/Fail based on Brand Requirements
• Testing Fabrics for Elongation and Pass/Fail based on Brand Requirements
• Reviewing Test Reports from 3rd Party Providers to Pass/Fail based on Brand Requirements
• Reading Color Digitally to provide Color Comments to achieve match to Color Standard
• Organizing and Filing of all Testing/Color Reference for record keeping
• Assisting with Product Development (specifically color/testing) on Multiple Brands
• Assisting with General Quality Control
• Helping to Improve and Maintain General Lab and Color Process
• Risk Mitigation for Color and Testing
• Working and Maintaining Communication with Cross Functional Team Members focusing on Color, Testing and Company-wide Processes
• Working and Maintaining Communication with Mill Partners and Brand Partners