FABRIC R&D & DENIM WASH DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | All Brands Responsible for managing, leading and growing a team that handles fabric, wash and denim development for all Gymboree brands. Managed the development, sourcing, capacity, analysis and pricing negotiations seasonally to support regional fabric strategies for production placement. Developed and maintained fabric supplier and agent relationships and identify functional and departmental strategies. Provided technical expertise in fabric, trim and wash development at all stages of product pipeline and testing analysis to ensure all standards of compliance and brand esthetics were met. Provided on-trend fabric and wash direction bi-yearly to internal business partners, merchandising and design, agents and mill partners for seasonal fabric and wash development. Managed calendar deadlines, and development tracking, as well as the handling of daily communication with overseas agents, mills and cross-functional teams - design, merchandising and production to influence and drive strategies to achieve cost and aesthetic targets.