Senior Developer, Materials Sourcing, Apparel
Core
Lead end-to-end development of high-performance textiles from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics, sustainability goals, and product timelines.
Role type
Senior IC materials sourcing developer (apparel)
Builds
Innovative textile materials and finishes for apparel products
Domain
Apparel industry + textile engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Textile construction knowledge, dyeing and finishing expertise, performance validation, supplier management, trend scouting, sustainability integration, PLM systems proficiency, Adobe Illustrator, global supplier coordination
Preferred skills
Circular design principles, digital material libraries, GRS/Oeko-Tex certification knowledge
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end textile development from concept to commercialization, oversee testing protocols and performance validation, partner with global mills to develop innovative materials, scout industry trends and technologies, maintain material specification records, champion sustainable material integration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC