Overview
Location : Beaverton, OR
- Duration : 4-month contract
- Payrate : $43 / hr on W-2
We're looking for an innovative and curious Material Developer with a passion for textiles, print and pattern. The candidate will use their technical materials knowledge, critical thinking and collaborative skills to deliver modern material solutions for our Womens Sportswear Apparel product. Strong skills in textile and print development as well as an understanding of the product creation process will ensure delivery of exceptional product for our athletes.
What you will work on
Explore ideas in textiles and print / pattern from trend through technological advancements. This research will enable collaboration with our product creation team partners to deliver the highest level of athlete experience with a commercially viable materials palette grounded in sustainability goals.Drive seasonal material development in partnership with vendors and manufacturing teams from concept to commercialization, including testing, tracking and delivering creative material solutions.Who you will work with
You will report into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support our partners within Apparel, including collaborations with Innovation, Design, Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Sourcing and Manufacturing. You will work with the materials team to develop new materials and ensure they perform well in garment form.
What you bring
Bachelor's degree in Textile Science, Apparel or a related field (or equivalent education / experience)Minimum of 5 years in an apparel product creation role or similar industry experienceTechnical materials knowledge, including yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing techniquesKnowledge of knits, woven fabrics, ribs, and print & patternExperience partnering with vendors to develop and test materials from inception to productionStrong verbal and written communication skillsDigital literacy, including Microsoft Office and Product Data ManagementExperience managing multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines across multiple seasonsStrong information-seeking skills and a drive to get things doneAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse groupAbility to network and apply internal and external resourcesExperience working with performance and lifestyle materials is highly desiredKnowledge of industry material trendsSeniority level
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