Sweater R&D Associate
Core
Lead the development and innovation of sweater yarns, translating seasonal concepts into feasible yarn and stitch developments for knitwear collections.
Role type
Sweater R&D Associate
Builds
New sweater yarns and technical specifications for knitwear collections
Domain
Apparel / Textile Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Yarn construction knowledge, fiber content expertise, dyeing processes, knitting behavior, raw material sourcing, spinning techniques, finishing processes, global supplier management, PLM systems
Preferred skills
Trend forecasting, color application, sustainability knowledge, visual communication, mood board creation
Technologies
PLM systems
Responsibilities
Research and develop new yarns for sweater applications, collaborate with design teams to translate concepts, source and evaluate raw materials, work with mills and manufacturers, create and maintain yarn libraries, develop inspiration boards, stay ahead of market trends, support production with troubleshooting
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC