Job Title : Senior Materials Developer
Location : Beaverton,OR
Duration : 6 months contract
JOB DESCRIPTION : WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will report into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support our partners within the brand including key collaborations with Innovation, Design, Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Sustainability, Sourcing and Manufacturing. You will work effectively within the materials team to ensure a thoughtful approach to developing new textiles and prints, prioritized in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for an innovative and curious Senior Materials Developer to join our Global Apparel Materials team. If you have a passion for Textiles, Trims and Prints, this role would be a great fit! The right candidate will use their materials knowledge, strategic thinking, and collaborative skills to deliver creative material solutions for a wide range of end uses.
- Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Science / Design, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years' relevant work experience in material development and / or product development
- Team player attitude and strength in building positive working relationships
- Expertise in Textile, Trim and Print development
- Connection to trend and consumer insights. Ability to be creative and technical.
- Understanding of design and development process from inception through final adoption
- Proactive problem solving and information seeking-skills
- Ability to build a strategic plan / roadmap around key projects and execute to completion
- Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to move with agility through ambiguity
- Exceptional communication skills, including strong presentation skills
- Experience communicating and collaborating with global partners
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
- Computer skills, including Microsoft office applications and Product Data Management. Smartsheet and Tableau a plus
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will partner with Design and Product Management to define, create, and deliver textiles palettes with a focus on aesthetics, performance and quality. You will provide a pulse on industry direction and bring new innovations to life. A strong development background in textiles, trims and prints as well as an understanding of apparel product creation will ensure delivery of great product for our athletes
On-site role at WHQ; typical work hours, WFH FridaysDegree required, Bachelor's minimumPMP certification nice to have (or another certification that proves that ETW can manage complex work)Minimum 5+ years' experience in a materials development roleTop must-have skills include the following :
Textile development background (experience creating fabrics used for outerwear, bodywear, etc.)Trim experience - less important than the textile development background, but still required (developing zippers, elastics, patches, etc.)Organized, detail-orientedExperience with the following tools : PCX, Miro, Smartsheets, PPSDesired soft skills :
Good culture fit / attitude (work is very fast-paced and dynamic)Comfortable working in ambiguitySelf awareProfessionalism.