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Full-Time

Raw Materials

Fabric Associate

Posted on 9/24/2024

FIGS

FIGS

201-500 employees

Direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel for professionals

Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$56k - $80kAnnually

Mid

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Agile
Communications
Branding/Brand Strategy
Requirements
  • 3-4 years of experience in sourcing department
  • Strong technical knowledge of fabric, yarn, dyeing, functional finishing processes and its testing & inspection standards
  • College degree in apparel/textiles, manufacturing, or related experience
  • Ability to build strong relationships & maintain alignment with internal & external, cross functional partners
  • Agile and Flexible- must be able to manage multiple projects and problems under time pressure
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Support Fabric Manager and Fabric Senior Associate as needed
  • Source, research and develop fabrics originating from global markets and communicate findings to U.S. home office including; yardage availability, costing, lead-times and all required FDS information.
  • Work with the design team and Fabric Senior Associate on developing new novelty and core updates for key meetings and seasonal presentations.
  • Complete development sheets/send outgoing developments based on Fabric Senior Associate allocation and brand strategy
  • Assist Fabric Senior Associate on sustainability initiatives
  • Develop and maintain relationships with mills and suppliers to ensure successful business partnerships.
  • Organize and maintain fabric development/production WIP and benchmarking tools.
  • Work closely with Materials planner to upkeep liabilities library
  • Liaise with Fabric Mills for up to date certifications
  • Ensure on time delivery of Tailoring, Proto and SMS materials to various production facilities by maintaining fabric WIP reports
  • Update all fabric Centric data as needed
  • Build Fabric Binders
  • Work closely with Color Manager to request and track all seasonal lab dips
  • Build and maintain a fabric library of core/new fabrics in the office
  • Receive and distribute packages for raw materials team

FIGS specializes in healthcare apparel, particularly scrubs and other clothing designed for medical professionals like doctors and nurses. Their products are made with a focus on comfort, durability, functionality, and style, setting them apart from traditional options in the market. FIGS operates on a direct-to-consumer model, which allows them to sell their products directly to customers without intermediaries, ensuring better control over brand experience and pricing. This approach enables FIGS to offer high-quality apparel at competitive prices while building a loyal customer base. The company's goal is to celebrate and empower healthcare professionals by providing them with technically advanced workwear that meets their needs.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$469M

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FIGS' multi-year partnership with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee positions it as a premium brand in the healthcare apparel market.
  • The opening of its first permanent retail location in Los Angeles signifies growth and increased market presence.
  • Expansion into medical devices through collaboration with Eko Health demonstrates FIGS' commitment to innovation and diversification.

What critics are saying

  • The direct-to-consumer model requires continuous investment in digital marketing and customer acquisition, which can be costly.
  • The healthcare apparel market is becoming increasingly competitive, with new entrants potentially eroding FIGS' market share.

What makes FIGS unique

  • FIGS operates on a direct-to-consumer model, allowing it to maintain control over its brand and customer experience, unlike competitors who rely on intermediaries.
  • The company focuses on technically advanced, stylish, and functional healthcare apparel, setting it apart from traditional, less innovative options in the market.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, enhance FIGS' brand visibility and credibility in the healthcare apparel sector.

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