Research And Development Manager

Research & Development Manager

Santa Monica, CA

We are Careismatic Brands Inc., the global leader in medical apparel, footwear, and accessories. We have an outstanding opportunity for a Research & Development Manager to research, discover, and develop innovative fabric, finishes, and trims for brands and seasonal launch assortments for Medical apparel and accessories manufacturers/ wholesale.

This is a full-time hybrid role.

Salary Range: $85,000.00-$95,000.00

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

What Your Day Looks Like

• Collaborate and Develop fabrications, finishes and trims with current and new suppliers.
• Order all sample yardage and trims for internal sample development.
• Research new Fabric, Finish and Trim innovations that can be applied to the Medical apparel market assortment.
• Maintain fabric/ trim development digital/physical libraries and create new fabric swatch headers and digital boards for sales meetings.
• Communicate with Colorist to ensure new fabrics are lab dipped in core and fashon colors.
• Lead bi-weekly fabric/trim development status meetings with Production, Raw Materials, Design and Merchandising Teams.
• Partner with PD to create fabric and trim codes for PLM systems.
• Enter Fabric/Trim data in PLM system and communicate development feedback to supply chain via internal emails.
• Travel and attend relevant trade shows and seminars.
• Provide fabric specification information to Customer Service/Copywriter for seasonal newness.
• Lead, initiate, and partner with Quality Assurance to ensure all fabrics and trims meet quality protocols.
• Identify and present innovations/trends in a PPT. format that may be applied to medical apparel, twice yearly to inform executive team and design teams.
• Identify and Track new fabric and trim developments and communicate status to cross-functional team members.

What We’re Looking For

• 3-7+ years of experience in the apparel industry.
• Experience with PLM systems.
• BA or BS college-related degree.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Detail proficiency and a team-oriented person with the ability to lead a team.
• Knowledge of garment construction is a plus.
• Highly organized, with expert knowledge of fabric construction, yarns, and content.
• Knowledge of trim components and substrates.

What’s In It For You

• Life insurance
• Attractive Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account

At Careismatic Brands, we believe in the power of care. It’s the force that drives and inspires us, inside our company and out in the world. It’s why we strive to maintain a diverse and inclusive organization – an ever-evolving imperative - where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their ideas and perspectives forward.

Careismatic embraces the differences that make our organization unique. We are strengthened by diversity in all its forms – including but not limited to race, religion, ethnicity, age, national origin, gender identity, and sexual orientation.