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Madewell

Coordinator - Denim Fabric

New York, NY · On-site

$25.48 - $29.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Denim R&D Coordinator supports the Denim R&D team in managing PLM data accuracy, seasonal fabric development, and supplier coordination for denim raw materials. This role partners closely with ...

Jcrew

Coordinator - Denim Fabric

New York, NY · Hybrid

$25.48 - $29.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Denim R&D Coordinator supports the Denim R&D team in managing PLM data accuracy, seasonal fabric development, and supplier coordination for denim raw materials. This role partners closely with ...

Li & Fung Limited

Denim Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

... managing daily responsibilities and communication when the Director is traveling for customer ... Partner closely with fabric mills, laundries, overseas factories, and vendors throughout the ...

FAM Brands

Designer - Denim

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

Prepare tech packs for costing and set up production BOMs for fabric, trim, and packaging ... PROCESS & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT * Maintain PLM systems with up-to-date tracking, approvals, and style ...

ALICE + OLIVIA

Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY

$100K - $115K/yr

Manage follow-through across the full development process, from initial design requests and fabric ... Strong understanding of denim design, seasonal product development, wash techniques, garment ...

ALICE + OLIVIA

Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$100K - $115K/yr

Manage follow-through across the full development process, from initial design requests and fabric ... Strong understanding of denim design, seasonal product development, wash techniques, garment ...

FAM Brands

Designer - Denim

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Prepare tech packs for costing and set up production BOMs for fabric, trim, and packaging ... PROCESS & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT * Maintain PLM systems with up-to-date tracking, approvals, and style ...

FAM Brands

Designer - Denim

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Prepare tech packs for costing and set up production BOMs for fabric, trim, and packaging ... PROCESS & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT * Maintain PLM systems with up-to-date tracking, approvals, and style ...

Free People

Free People Designer -Denim

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$18.75 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with Design Directors on monthly collections, managing trim sourcing, BOM updates, and sample tracking. * Fabric & Structure: Utilize in-depth knowledge of denim washes, treatments ...

rag and bone

Women's Denim Design Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$160K - $185K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... fabric innovation and stay ahead of denim trends. Responsibilities: * Work in conjunction with ... Manage and mentor a design team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and creative culture

Rag & Bone

Women's Denim Design Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$160 - $185/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... fabric innovation and stay ahead of denim trends. Responsibilities * Work in conjunction with ... Manage and mentor a design team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and creative culture

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How much do denim fabric manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for denim fabric manager in the United States is $61,351.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a denim fabric manager?

Denim Fabric Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the sourcing, development, quality control, and production of denim fabrics within the textile or fashion industry. They work closely with suppliers, mills, designers, and production teams to ensure that denim fabrics meet the required specifications, quality standards, and deadlines. Their role involves monitoring fabric trends, managing budgets, negotiating with vendors, and resolving any issues that arise during the production process. Denim Fabric Managers play a crucial part in ensuring the final denim products meet both aesthetic and functional expectations.

What are some common challenges faced by a denim fabric manager, and how can they be addressed?

Denim Fabric Managers often encounter challenges related to maintaining consistent fabric quality, managing supply chain complexities, and staying updated with sustainable production trends. To address these, it's important to establish strong relationships with suppliers, implement rigorous quality control processes, and keep abreast of the latest innovations in eco-friendly materials and dyeing methods. Effective communication with design, production, and sourcing teams also plays a crucial role in overcoming these challenges and ensuring smooth workflow throughout the product lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a denim fabric manager?

To thrive as a Denim Fabric Manager, you need expertise in textile science, fabric sourcing, and quality control, often supported by a degree in textile engineering or a related field. Familiarity with fabric testing equipment, textile management software, and industry certifications such as OEKO-TEX are commonly required. Strong negotiation, project management, and cross-functional communication skills help you coordinate with suppliers and internal teams. These skills ensure consistent fabric quality, cost-effective sourcing, and smooth production processes, which are critical for success in the competitive denim industry.
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Coordinator - Denim Fabric

Madewell

New York, NY • On-site

$25.48 - $29.74/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Madewell rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

Our Story
At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we've been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag-if it's Madewell, it's made well.
Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.
The Role + Purpose:
The Denim R&D Coordinator supports the Denim R&D team in managing PLM data accuracy, seasonal fabric development, and supplier coordination for denim raw materials. This role partners closely with Denim R&D, cross-functional partners, and mills/suppliers to help ensure fabric specifications, sample yardage, and quality approvals are tracked with consistency and accuracy from concept through bulk.
Responsibilities:
PLM Data Integrity
  • Train and become an expert in FlexPLM and Miro.
  • Own the ongoing maintenance of both Miro and PLM to ensure correct information is being shared cross functionally.
  • Input all fabric specifications in PLM.

Seasonal Development
  • Issue all seasonal Sample Yardage orders to suppliers.
  • Organize and maintain seasonal fabric binders.
  • Assist Denim R&D team with seasonal trend research for fabric concept presentations.
  • Organize, schedule, and attend all mill and supplier appointments and local tradeshows.
  • Manage accurate and updated FIS/QPS sheets for all raw materials and update in PLM.

General Responsibilities
  • Attend weekly internal cross functional meetings with business partners to understand all product needs.
  • Track and send packages.
  • Check in seasonal submits and track all quality approvals.
  • Keep fabric library organized and current.
  • Assist with tracking and tracing sustainable attributes for all raw materials.
  • Develop an understanding of JCI's testing protocol.

Qualifications:
Required
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple work streams/projects with tight deadlines.
  • PLM experience is preferred.

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We're always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.
Benefits + Perks
  • Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
  • Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That's why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
  • Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
  • Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
  • Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.
Hourly Range: $25.48 - $29.74
At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company's size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group's competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.
One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.
JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.

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