AddressAbout Gap
Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that’s run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand – our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.
We’ve built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what’s next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we’re headed, we’d love to have you join us.
About the Role
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 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 Do
Analyze fabric needs across the company and 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
Track 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 areas
Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to ensure that fabrics are within the V/G/B/B pricing architecture
Identify fabrics that need to be cost engineered and communicate with the Mill management team
Drive fabric process discipline throughout product to market calendar to ensure alignment at each key milestone from Mill Week to Fabric Alignment and Sampling
Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner
Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope
Assist in research and development of fabric and/or yarns
Meet regularly with mills and Gap core suppliers to learnany new technologies, updates in finishing and innovation
Attend local fabric shows and meet with mills to explore newtechnology, develop mill relationships and research fabric direction.
Partner closely with GIS with all new development communication, initiate any testing needs and address any fabric concerns.
Create and Maintain fabric information in PLM
Own communication for all seasonal sample yardage requests Request and Track Tailoring Garment Requests
Maintain development request charts and testing developmentstatus charts Review testing failure results with Quality team Monitor all calendar deliverables to ensure all deadlines and development dates are met
Organize and maintain fabric library
Organize and maintain seasonal development books Organize and maintain SMR reference cuttings
Who You Are
Strong experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and garment construction and manufacturing/sourcing processes
Proven ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial
Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner
Knowledge and understanding of work within R&D
Ability to travel globally
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred Basic technical knowledge of fabric/yarn
Ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple functions
An understanding of the garment Production cycle
Ability to work closely and partner effectively with designers and vendors Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to regularly interface with and influence management.
Strong attention to detail and thorough follow up skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel preferred
Benefits at Gap
Merchandise 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 (https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/gap-inc-careers/gap-inc-benefits) of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $67,100 - $85,600 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
US Candidates
Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc’s quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.’s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.
