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Sr. Materials Developer Jobs in Carlsbad, CA at Vuori
Title: Sr. Materials Developer
Company: Vuori
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Company DescriptionVuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Job DescriptionAs the Senior Materials Developer, you will support the materials team throughout the pre-season and in-season development phases. Acting as the vital link between design, merchandising, product development, and the fabric mills, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless collaboration and communication across teams. We are looking for an individual who is adaptable to a dynamic and evolving environment and will bring their excitement and passion for textiles and is adaptable to a dynamic and evolving environment. This individual would be responsible for trend research during the concept stage all the way through material commercialization. They should be interested in multiple material categories spanning knits and technical wovens and have extensive knowledge of material testing. We are seeking a strong communicator, independent self-starter, and collaborative team player to join our team.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strong background in both knits and woven material development with an interest in composites and outerwear.
Lead in-season material development as well as long-lead and technical material innovation pipeline.
Follow new fabric concepts through to commercialization approval process.
Manage material submits for physical and digital library– filing, organizing, and accessibility.
Responsible for the data integrity of the material tracker and PLM system.
Establish and monitor time and action calendars to hit calendar milestones.
Play a pivotal role in promoting an environment that encourages innovative thinking, collaboration, and teamwork.
Create materials with sustainability in mind to track against sustainability metrics.
Must possess strong knowledge of costing, garment construction, and all pre-production coordination.
Woven & outerwear testing knowledge a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Manufacturing, Product Development or equivalent combination of education and experience.
6+ years of fabric development experience is required and/or product management experience with an understanding record of managing product from concept to completion.
Special Physical and Requirements:
International travel experience is a plus; international travel required
Bend, lift, open and move product and related office items vary in weight from 1 to 25lbs, depending on need.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Merchandising, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
6+ years of fabric development experience is required and/or product management experience with an understanding record of managing product from concept to completion.
Sense of fashion and trend in relation to the market
Extensive knowledge of materials used in the engineering and manufacturing processes used to …
