Trims R&D Coordinator, RTW

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 Trims R&D Coordinator, RTW, to join the Ready-to-Wear Product Office and support the Product and Creative team in successfully managing the development process from initial concept to finished product. Responding to the Collection Coordinator, s/he will support in taking designs from initial idea to execution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Research, plan, and support in the management of metal accessories and trims for Ready-to-Wear
• Work closely with other members of the design and product development team according to seasonal structure to lead to on time delivery of metal accessories and trims.
• Be the point of contact with leading metal accessories and trims manufacturers on all product development projects
• Support in the management of metal accessories and trims orders ensuring costs and quality are in line with the budget and brand identity
• Review all prototypes and samples and communicate feedback to suppliers together with the production team
• 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