Leather Material Developer
Core
Develop, benchmark, and archive premium leather materials for handbags, small leather goods, belts, and accessories while establishing a centralized Leather Library.
Role type
Senior Leather Material Developer
Builds
Premium leather products (handbags, accessories, belts) for a direct-to-consumer retail brand
Domain
Luxury retail / Leather goods manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (material development & supply chain)
Required skills
Leather tanning and finishing knowledge, material testing methods, vendor management, supply chain optimization, quality standards definition, global sourcing, traceability systems
Preferred skills
Experience in luxury or premium brands, sustainability expertise, negotiation skills
Technologies
Leather tanning processes, testing equipment, traceability software
Responsibilities
Develop and benchmark premium leather materials; Establish and maintain a centralized Leather Library; Define and implement rigorous quality standards; Collaborate with QA/QC teams to address defects; Identify and evaluate global leather suppliers; Manage vendor performance and negotiate terms; Work with design and product development teams; Monitor supply chain risks and ensure compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC