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Senior Manager, Fabric Research & Development, Body & Fit, Brand
Gap Inc.
New York, NY, United States
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About Us
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco.
Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design.We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next.
Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead.
We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.
So if you have ideas, if you’re talented, if you want to work with phenomenal people, and if you think we should leave the world a little better than we found it, we’d love to meet you.
Role Description
The Senior Manager of Fabric leverages consumer insights, mill strategies, and key trends to drive fabric development, innovation, costing and positioning. He/She will drive a ‘Fabric First’ mentality and strategy throughout the product-to-market process. He/She also provides direction and thought partnership to their team in NY as well as the Mill Management and Fabric Engineering teams in Asia based on cross-functional strategies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Fabric Expertise- strong experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and garment construction and manufacturing/sourcing processes.
• Problem Solver- can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges.
• Team Leadership- has successfully led teams (direct and dotted line reporting relationships).
• Collaboration-proven ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial.
• Personal Leadership- demonstrated executive presence, presentation, influencing, and collaboration across a leadership team.
• Change Leadership- experience leading with and without authority to influence others and drive decision-making.
• Learning Agility-demonstrated curiosity, motivated to learn new skills and knowledge.
Qualifications
• Fabric Expertise- strong experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and garment construction and manufacturing/sourcing processes.
• Problem Solver- can proactively solve problems and effectively manage multiple challenges.
• Team Leadership- has successfully led teams (direct and dotted line reporting relationships).
• Collaboration- proven ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial.
• Personal Leadership- demonstrated executive presence, presentation, influencing, and collaboration across a leadership team.
• Change Leadership- experience leading with and without authority to influence others and drive decision-making.
• Learning Agility- demonstrated curiosity, motivated to learn new skills and knowledge.