Maria Magee
Ridgewood,NY
Summary
Materials Development Associate with 4+ years of sourcing and development, delivering high-quality, on-trend fabrics that meet design, cost, and production goals. Passionate about new, sustainable approaches in materials. Expertise in color and print. Proficient in Excel and Centric PLM systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Development Associate, RTW
Tory Burch
New York, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Manage fabric sourcing and development for sport and coming & going categories, partnering closely with Design and Product Development to align textile choices with seasonal concepts, pricing goals, and production timelines
- Collaborate with PD and the Hong Kong office to allocate developments to suppliers based on capabilities, capacity, and cost objectives
- Execute and monitor prototype and SMS yardage orders, coordinating with the HK office, mills, and factories to ensure accurate, timely delivery while troubleshooting delays or discrepancies
- Review lab dips, print strike-offs, handlooms, graphic techniques, garment dyes, and washes for color accuracy and quality, working with vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain design intent
- Facilitate testing and approvals to ensure fabric durability, colorfastness, hand feel, and appearance meet both performance and aesthetic requirements
- Analyze material costs and vendor quotes to support budget adherence and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Stay current on trends in innovative and sustainable materials to strengthen textile knowledge and inform sourcing decisions
- Maintain meticulous records in Centric PLM, tracking development status and approvals for all materials to streamline hand-offs across teams
Raw Materials Assistant
Oscar de la Renta
New York, USA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Placed and tracked fabric and trim POs, collaborating directly with global mills and factories to manage deliveries and resolve discrepancies
- Approved fabric samples for color, hand, and quality, ensuring consistency with brand standards
- Oversaw invoice processing, monitored delivery status, and ensured clear communication across design and production teams
Client Advisor
Gucci
New York, USA
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Delivered exceptional service to high-value clients, supporting sales operations and relationship-building across CRM platforms
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Business Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Museum Professions
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY12.2020
Skills
- Centric PLM
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Outlook
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Fabric sourcing and development
- Color accuracy
- Material testing
- Vendor collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Materials Development Associate, RTW
Tory Burch
05.2022 - Current
Raw Materials Assistant
Oscar de la Renta
07.2021 - 05.2022
Client Advisor
Gucci
04.2021 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Business Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Museum Professions
Fashion Institute of Technology
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