Generous employee product benefits and discounts apply!
- Work within in a company that combines fun with high performance
- BCorp Certified with paid parental leave benefits
**About Rip Curl...**
Rip Curl is a brand for, and about, the crew on The Search. The products we make, the events we run, the riders we support, and the values we strive to upholdthis is all part of the Search that Rip Curl is on.
Rip Curl, the Ultimate Surfing Company.
**About the role...**
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and detail-driven **Fabric & Trim Co-ordinator** to join our dynamic Sourcing & Production team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with têxtiles, and want to be part of a global brand that’s committed to people and the planet, this could be your next wave.
**Your Mission**
Support the Fabric and Trims Manager in the development of world-class fabrics and trims that bring our products to life. From sourcing to approvals, you’ll be a key player in ensuring our materials meet Rip Curl’s high standards of quality, innovation, and sustainability.
**What You’ll Be Doing**
**Supplier Sourcing & Relationships**
- Build and maintain strong relationships with global fabric and trim suppliers
- Stay ahead of the curve with new technologies and innovations
- Champion Rip Curl’s quality standards in every supplier interaction
**Range Development**
- Manage new and carry-over fabrics and trims, including code creation
- Coordinate lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and packaging approvals
- Collaborate with global design and product development teams
- Maintain our fabric, colour, and trim libraries
**Production Support**
- Maintain accurate pricing and data systems
- Liaise with production and technical teams to resolve issues
- Review and confirm fabric test reports
**What You Bring**
- Strong communication and supplier relationship skills
- Solid technical knowledge of fabrics, trims, and manufacturing
- Understanding of printing, embroidery, and colour theory
- Highly organised with excellent time management
- Self-motivated, proactive, and a true team player
**Our Commitment to People & Planet**
At Rip Curl, we’re proud to be part of the **KMD Brands** family - a certified B Corp. We’re committed to sustainability, diversity, and creating a safe, inclusive workplace. You’ll be part of a team that values **health, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility** in everything we do.
**How to apply...**: