Senior Developer, Material Sourcing

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Material Sourcing Developer to lead the development of innovative, high-performance materials that align with brand aesthetics, sustainability goals, and product creation timelines. This role serves as a key liaison between brand material development teams, product creation, and sourcing, ensuring materials meet design intent, performance standards, and commercial viability.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

- Material Development and Commercialization Support  
Drive end-to-end development of textiles from concept to commercialization across multiple apparel categories .

- Material Testing & Validation

Oversee testing protocols and performance validation to ensure materials meet quality, durability, and compliance standards.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration  
Act as the primary interface between brand material teams, product creation, and sourcing to ensure alignment on material strategy, timelines, and deliverables.

- Supplier Engagement & Management  
Partner with global mills and suppliers to develop innovative materials that meet brand and performance requirements, while ensuring cost and lead-time targets.

- Supplier, Trend & Innovation Scouting  
Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and innovations to bring forward-thinking material solutions to the brand.

- Documentation & Reporting  
Maintain accurate records of material specifications, development status, and testing results; support reporting needs for seasonal reviews and sourcing decisions.

- Sustainability Integration  
Champion the integration of sustainable materials and processes into the development pipeline in alignment with corporate sustainability goals.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

- Technical Expertise in Textiles  
Deep understanding of textile construction, finishing, dyeing, and performance characteristics.

- Project Management  
Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple development timelines and seasonal calendars.

- Communication & Influence  
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across functions and influence decision-making.

- Problem Solving  
Ability to troubleshoot material issues and propose creative, commercially viable solutions.

- Sustainability Knowledge  
Familiarity with sustainable fibers, certifications (e.g., GRS, Oeko-Tex), and circular design principles.

- Digital Tools Proficiency  
Experience with PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with digital material libraries is a plus.

- Global Supplier Management  
Experience working with mills and vendors across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

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