Senior Developer, Material Sourcing

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Material Sourcing Developer to lead the development of innovative, high-performance materials that align with brand aesthetics, sustainability goals, and product creation timelines. This role serves as a key liaison between brand material development teams, product creation, and sourcing, ensuring materials meet design intent, performance standards, and commercial viability.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Material Development and Commercialization Support Drive end-to-end development of textiles from concept to commercialization across multiple apparel categories.

• Material Testing & Validation

Oversee testing protocols and performance validation to ensure materials meet quality, durability, and compliance standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as the primary interface between brand material teams, product creation, and sourcing to ensure alignment on material strategy, timelines, and deliverables.

• Supplier Engagement & Management Partner with global mills and suppliers to develop innovative materials that meet brand and performance requirements, while ensuring cost and lead-time targets.

• Supplier, Trend & Innovation Scouting Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and innovations to bring forward-thinking material solutions to the brand.

• Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate records of material specifications, development status, and testing results; support reporting needs for seasonal reviews and sourcing decisions.

• Sustainability Integration Champion the integration of sustainable materials and processes into the development pipeline in alignment with corporate sustainability goals.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Technical Expertise in Textiles Deep understanding of textile construction, finishing, dyeing, and performance characteristics.

• Project Management Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple development timelines and seasonal calendars.

• Communication & Influence Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across functions and influence decision-making.

• Problem Solving Ability to troubleshoot material issues and propose creative, commercially viable solutions.

• Sustainability Knowledge Familiarity with sustainable fibers, certifications (e.g., GRS, Oeko-Tex), and circular design principles.

• Digital Tools Proficiency Experience with PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with digital material libraries is a plus.

• Global Supplier Management Experience working with mills and vendors across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.