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. 

• →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. 

• 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.