Materials R&D Coordinator, Accessories

Job Description

Off-White is a new form of luxury brand. High-quality products with a contemporary cultural edge. Autonomy, progress, innovation, diversity. Architect and structural engineer Virgil Abloh and the Off-White team have taken the notion and development of a fashion brand to a new level altogether. Within NGG, Off White is motivated by the joy of sharing experiments and discoveries. Digital is not a media nor a component; it is part of the DNA, and the way to function. In Virgil's work, construction and deconstruction go hand in hand, recombining the codes of fashion, design, communication, art and technology. These are seen as essential parts, fundamental rights, of our lives.
BIGLIOur office in Via Bigli is the heartbeat of Off White where Virgil's creative and inspirational input is seen throughout the space. Bigli is the community of the Off White Style, Graphic, Marketing and Product teams and is inclusive and inspiring as per definition of the brand Off White
THE ROLEOff-White is looking for a Materials R&D Coordinator, Accessories, to join the Leathergoods/Accessories Product Office and support the Product and Creative team in successfully managing the development process from initial concept to finished product. Responding to the Product Manager, Accessories, s/he will support in taking designs from initial idea to execution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Research, plan, and support in the management of raw materials (leather, fabric, semi-finished)
• from a technical, timeline and cost point of view, for both Men's and Women's collections.
• Work closely with other members of the design and product development team according to seasonal structure to lead to on time delivery of raw material.
• Be the point of contact with leading raw material suppliers on all product development project.
• Source new materials/suppliers based on the Brand's requirements.
• Sign off of the production standard (masters) of each material and manage any counter-sourcing of raw materials when needed.
• Support for back office activities (for ex: master archive).
• Support in the management of raw material orders ensuring costs and quality are in line with the budget and brand identity
• Complete technical product data sheets

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion design or similar is preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Tools – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Excellent knowledge and use of Adobe suite – Photoshop Illustrator, InDesign
• Good knowledge and use of PLM systems
• Fluent in English written and spoken, this will be tested in the interview process
• Multitasker, who is accurate and pays close attention to detail
• Problem solver with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized, flexible with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced everchanging environment