Director of Material Sourcing and R&D - Beyond Yoga
Core
Lead end-to-end strategy and sustainable development of fabrics and trims, defining raw material sourcing and ensuring materials meet brand aesthetics, performance, and quality at scale.
Role type
Director of Material Sourcing and R&D
Builds
Proprietary fabrics, material libraries, and sustainable material portfolios for a premium active lifestyle brand.
Domain
Apparel industry, textile technology, and sustainable manufacturing.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material R&D and product development, textile technology, sourcing and testing, material quality requirements, fabric construction knowledge (woven, knit, yarn, trim), dyeing, printing and finishing techniques, process improvement, cost analysis, sustainability strategy, cross-functional leadership.
Preferred skills
Advanced education in Textile Technology, understanding of performance/active brand space, change management, industry trend analysis.
Technologies
Lab dips, strike-offs, knit-downs, handloom approvals, traceability systems, pattern copyright protocols.
Responsibilities
Develop materials and bring forward innovations to market, lead material sustainability strategy, manage sustainability plans for material development, create material library and spec sheets, work with Design and Merchandising on material development, ensure materials are ready for market, troubleshoot supplier issues, lead partner teams on fabric/color inquiries and costing, manage sample yardage status.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership and cross-functional management.