BCI Brands

Designing, manufacturing, and marketing women's apparel

Fabric R&D Manager

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$85k - $100kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in textiles and/or fabric management.
Proficiency in a product lifecycle management (PLM) system; Centric experience is a plus.
An associate degree or higher is required.
Strong knowledge of fabric construction, finishing, and washing, with an emphasis on knits and wovens.
Ability to understand raw material and apparel testing.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively recommend solutions.
Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time effectively.
Established mill contacts and relationships.

Responsibilities

Research, source, allocate, and develop fabrics based on seasonal design concepts, trends, and requests in support of private label brands.
Collaborate with design, sales, and production to source brand-appropriate fabrics and establish a preferred supplier matrix.
Source new seasonal and core fabrics for private label brands that meet design needs and company strategy.
Translate design concepts into commercialized materials at the appropriate price point.
Follow up with design, production, mills, and vendors on outstanding fabric sourcing to ensure on-time delivery.
Create and maintain fabric sample orders using PLM.
Track lab dips and strike-offs, and regularly report status to the design team to meet calendar deadlines.
Monitor calendar milestones to ensure deadlines are met.
Own seasonal prototype and sample yardage requests, working with fabric mills and allocating yardage to factories.
Attend local fabric shows to source new suppliers and develop mill relationships aligned with the company's sourcing strategy.
Build new supplier relationships with mills outside China.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Centric PLM is a plus.

Fabric R&D Manager

BCI Brands · New York, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-30

Workplace: on_site

Description

Our Company: Originally founded in 1975, BCI has continually evolved to become a leader in the women's fashion industry. Launching initially with CHAUS and private label lines and then expanding into a multi-brand platform business, we have been at the forefront of market trends and the changing retail environment.

Our brands, including CeCe, Vince Camuto, Ted Baker, 1.State and Parker, each serve unique customer demographics but are united in their commitment to quality and style. As we expand our presence, BCI remains dedicated to innovation, excellence, and women's empowerment through fashion.

About this Role:

Researching, sourcing, allocating, and developing fabric based on seasonal design concepts, trends and request. Will report to the Director of Fabric R&D to support private label brands. Collaborating with design, sales and production to ensure a thoughtful approach to sourcing new brand right fabrics and establishing a preferred supplier matrix.

Responsibilities:

Source new seasonal and core fabrics for private label brands that meet designs vision and company strategy.
Translate design concepts into commercialized materials at the appropriate price point.
Follow up with design, production, mills and vendors on outstanding fabric sourcing to ensure on time delivery.
Create and maintain Fabric sample orders using PLM.
Proactively track lab dips and strike offs and report status regularly to design team to meet calendar deadlines.
Monitor all calendar milestones to ensure all deadlines are met.
Own all seasonal proto and sample yardage requests, working directly will fabric mills and allocating yardage to factories.
Attend local fabric shows to source new suppliers and develop mill relationships that fit into companies sourcing strategy.
Actively look to build new supplier relationships will mills outside of China.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in textiles and/or fabric management
Proficient in PLM system, experience with Centric a plus
Associates or higher degree required.
Strong knowledge of fabric construction, finishing, washing with an emphasis in knits and wovens.
High attention to detail and ability to clearly articulate goals and objective with strong follow-through.
Understanding of raw material and apparel testing.
Must have proactive attitude and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong problem-solving skills; able to proactively recommend solutions.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Highly motivated, ability to prioritize workflow, and have good time management skills.
Good mill contacts and relationships.
Enthusiastic and team-oriented.

The salary range for this full time role depends on experience between $85,000 $100,000.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401k Program
Paid Time Off
Robust Holiday Schedule
Commuter Benefits
Training & Development
Growth Opportunities!

BCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

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About the Company

BCI Brands

Designing, manufacturing, and marketing women's apparel

BCI Brands operates as a multi-brand fashion platform for women, designing, manufacturing, and marketing career and casual sportswear across several owned and licensed brands, including Vince Camuto, 1.STATE, CeCe, Chaus, and Parker. It also creates private label programs for large retailers like Dillard's, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. The company handles the full product lifecycle—from ideation and design to global sourcing, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution—through a single, integrated approach. What sets it apart is its diversified brand portfolio combined with an end-to-end supply chain and licensing/partners strategy, enabling rapid response to trends and a broad reach across department stores and specialty retailers. With annual wholesale revenue over $400 million, its goal is to consistently supply a wide range of women's apparel to major retailers while growing its multi-brand platform and private label businesses.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Town of Pelham, New York
Founded: 1975

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