Senior Associate, Raw Materials - Trim

FIGS is hiring a Senior Associate, Raw Materials - Trim to play an integral role in a fast-growing medical apparel company. We are looking for someone who has a desire to lead, tackles projects with attention to detail and a creative approach, and inspires others with a positive can-do attitude. This position is for someone who wants to jump in headfirst to make an immediate impact and work in a collaborative team environment. We are looking for someone with a strong technical knowledge of trim, packaging and its testing & inspection standards.

This role reports to the Manager, Raw Materials

What You’ll Do:

• Work closely with Design to source and develop seasonal and CORE trim & packaging for garment and accessories including handbags
• Owns development to commercialization to ensure alignment with the strategic vision of the FIGS brand
• Vet new artwork for feasibility and provide technical feedback to design
• High technical knowledge of trim
• Trim testing expertise
• Knowledge of compliance and substances of high concern
• Build and manage supplier relationships
• Recommend alternatives when cost, timing, or quality become issues
• Developing new colorways in trim artwork
• Trend research
• Establish, manage and maintain comprehensive trim library
• Ensure the timely creation and upkeep of PLM system
• Manage the quality approval of developments in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure all trackers are up to date and alert management of potential delays
• Prepare and present seasonal trend forecasts
• Ensure that all developed trim & packaging meet FIGS testing and inspection protocols for quality and wash requirements
• Maintain collaborative and strong partnerships with key strategic vendors
• Responsible for proactively addressing any development issues and ensuring proper communication internally and externally that all are buy-ready.
• Book production quantities with RMS as needed ahead of PO
• Manage all quality approval, tracking, testing and inspection of trim production

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel, Textiles or Merchandising or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in the fashion industry with a knowledge of trim development for garments and handbags
• Must be able to identify issues and analyze relevant data to determine the correct and appropriate course of action and generate solutions
• Strong knowledge of trim testing requirements
• Must be deadline driven and have a proactive and creative approach to problem solving
• Excellent organizational, communication, follow-up skills and attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks in a fast paced environment
• Strong sense of urgency and intuitive sense of priorities & accuracy
• Proficient in PLM, data bases, Excel, Adobe Illustrator and MS Office applications
• Superior Color Vision is an advantage
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Must be able to lift and handle packages in excess of 40 lbs
• Not afraid to roll up your sleeves and dive in!

FIGS Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range

• At FIGS, your base salary is one part of your total compensation package. This role's base salary range is between $75,000 and $85,000. Actual base salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Equity: FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Other compensation and benefits offered include:
• Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass. 100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
• Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
• Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For salaried team members, we offer flexible vacation. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
• Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
• FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
• Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
• Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…

*Benefits eligibility is determined by hour requirements and length of service

A little bit about us…

FIGS, Inc. is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We redefine what scrubs are by creating technically advanced apparel and products that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style, all at an affordable price. With the largest DTC platform in healthcare apparel, we sell our products to a rapidly growing community of loyal customers. Through these customer relationships, FIGS has built a community and lifestyle around a profession, revolutionizing the large and fragmented healthcare apparel market and becoming the industry’s category-defining healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand.

Our Threads for Threads initiative is integral to our mission to improve the lives of healthcare professionals on a global scale. Founded alongside FIGS in 2013, Threads for Threads donates scrubs to healthcare professionals working in resource-poor countries around the world.