Sr. Manager, Material Development
Core
Creative and technical authority for materials, shaping aesthetic vision and development strategy for fabrics across the brand from concept through commercialization.
Role type
Sr. Manager, Material Development
Builds
Seasonal fabric collections for lifestyle and performance apparel
Domain
Apparel industry, textile engineering, and fashion design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
End-to-end material program management, global mill and vendor partnership, knit and woven construction expertise, cost and lead time negotiation, team leadership and development, PLM/BOM systems fluency, color acuity, trend identification, AI tool literacy
Preferred skills
Leggings or bodywear category experience, ready-to-wear or fashion brand background, generative AI experimentation
Technologies
PLM platforms, BOM systems, Smartsheet, AI tools
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end material development roadmap from concept to production, define and elevate brand materials aesthetic, lead direct mill and vendor partnerships globally, translate design intent into manufacturable solutions, manage and develop fabric team, identify global material trends and drive innovation, maintain dashboards and reports for development progress and supplier performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management