Job Description
In 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 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 fabrics
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Proven ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucialAnticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures
Experience
Strong experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and garment construction and manufacturing/sourcing processes
