Textile/Fabric Developer Womens Apparel

POSTED 10/29/2026

Job Description

We are working with a top womens apparel company in NYC. They are looking for someone with textile/fabric experience. Full time freelance - ongoing for now. Role is 4 days onsite and 1 remote in their midtown office. Working on womens knits and wovens.

Hourly pay rate approximately $45-50 an hour based on experience.

Responsibilities:

Execute all phases of Fabric and Trim R&D/Sourcing, lab dips, owning all commenting and follow through to final Bulk Approvals with a keen understanding of Timing and Action calendars
Work with Vendors and internal QC to help resolve quality and test issues
Maintain extensive fabric quality library for both R&D and Bulk Approvals
Work daily with internal Design and Product teams and suppliers
Generate and maintain fabric comment and adoption and fabric detail forms and all related records to ensure integrity/quality of fabric and trims
Review and Comment on print strike offs and Digital counters
Attend market recap meetings and follow up with vendors
Collaborate with QC on performance claims, testing and verbiage approval
Collaborate on all pre-testing protocols/standards and advise factories/mills accordingly
Understand all phases of pre-production in-house and 3rd party testing for all fabrics
Understand collection/coordinate needs; and
Cross collaborate with creative design and CAD, pre-production, garment tech teams and vendors.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated technical knowledge of specific apparel fabric types for both knits and wovens;
Must have strong technical knowledge of woven and knit fabric construction and garment washing techniques;
5+ years of QA experience;
Strong knowledge and ownership of printing and engraving techniques for strike off and bulk fabric approvals;
Strong eye for color matching across collections/ coordinates; for lab dip to bulk commenting
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook/Excel
Understanding of DPS is a plus
Must be self -motivated with a sense of urgency
Possess excellent time management and detail oriented follow up skills;
Ability to multi-task and function well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities; while adhering to calendars and production timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Job Snapshot

EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Contract

WORPLACE:
On-site

LOCATION:
New York, NY

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