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Reporting to the Senior Trim Manager, this person partners with Design to turn creative direction into trims that can be made, are costed, and are tested, then hands approved trims off cleanly to Production. This role focuses on raw material and trim development (buttons, zippers, hardware, labels, embellishments, labels). The base salary range for this role is between $80,000 and $90,000. The relevant base salary will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The base salary is just one componentof our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.\nResponsibilities:\nPartner with Design to translate sketches, references, and creative direction into commercially viable trims\nResearch new trims, finishes, and sustainable materials; present seasonal trim stories and supplier innovations to Design\nAttend trade shows and supplier meetings to bring new ideas and resources to the brand\nBrief domestic and overseas trim suppliers on seasonal developments across all categories\nGather supplier feasibility, MOQs, lead times, and costing before trims are approved\nBuild and maintain relationships with trim mills and vendors; evaluate them on quality, innovation, cost, and speed\nNegotiate pricing, minimums, and lead times to meet target costs\nManage trim sampling from first submit through revisions, resubmits, and final approval\nManage strike-offs, color and plating standards, and custom molds and logos\nMake sure trims are ready on time for proto, sales sample, and collection review milestones\nKeep the development calendar and flag risks early with mitigation plans\nCoordinate trim testing (physical performance, colorfastness, RSL/chemical compliance) and follow up on failures\nResolve technical, construction, and quality issues with suppliers before bulk\nCreate and maintain trim records in PLM: codes, specs, images, suppliers, pricing, and lead times\nKeep BOMs accurate for every style so Production receives complete, approved trim information\nMaintain the physical and digital trim library of approved standards\nHand off approved trims to the Production trim team with clear specs, costs, and supplier details\nQualifications:\n5-7+ years of trim or raw material development experience in apparel\nEstablished network of domestic and overseas trim suppliers across all trim types\nDeep technical knowledge of trim construction, finishes, plating, MOQs, and lead times\nWorking knowledge of trim testing standards chemical compliance\nProven record taking trims from concept to bulk approval within a seasonal calendar\nStrong PLM/BOM skills (VibeIQ, Aptean/Exenta, Centric or similar); advanced Excel\nExperience in contemporary or luxury women's ready-to-wear preferred\nBachelor's degree in textiles, fashion, product development, or a related field preferred\nPreferred Skills & Attributes:\nStrong design eye and color acuity; comfortable offering alternatives that keep design intent\nCost-conscious: develops trims against target costs from the start\nHighly organized across overlapping seasons and many open developments at once\nClear, proactive communicator with Design, Production, Technical Design, and suppliers\nSolution-oriented under shifting priorities and tight deadlines\nInterest in sustainable and innovative materials\nThe base salary range for this role is between $80,000 and $90,000. The relevant base salary will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The base salary is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts\nAt Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work. \nVeronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. 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