Description
Job Id: 66387
Materials Developer 2
We’re looking for an innovative and curious Material Developer with a passion for materials. The candidate will use their technical materials knowledge, critical thinking and collaborative skills to deliver creative material solutions to our partners through palette management. Strong skills in textile and data analytics as well as an understanding of the product creation process will ensure delivery of exceptional product.
This position is onsite in Beaverton, OR.
Materials Developer 2 Responsibilities
If this is you, you will explore analyzing apparel material palette from data analysis, technical evaluation and palette material development. This work will enable the collaboration with our material development and functional partners to deliver on the highest level of experience with a commercialized materials palette grounded in our key sustainability goals. You will drive palette material development and palette consolidation in partnership with GLAM development, vendors, and material supply chain functions to drive product excellence.
You will need to work effectively within the materials team to ensure optimal palette development and management to drive efficiency for the company.
Materials Developer 2 Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a Textile Science, Apparel or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Minimum of 1 year experience of an apparel product creation role or similar industry experience.
• Technical materials knowledge, including yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing techniques.
• Experience partnering with vendor to develop and test a material from inception to production.
• Strong verbal, presentation and written communications skills.
• Digital literacy, including Microsoft office software and Product Data Management.
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines across multiple seasons.
• Strong information seeking-skills and a drive to make things happen.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group.
• Ability to network and apply internal and external resources.
• Experience working with performance materials is highly desired.
• Knowledge of industry material trends.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 10% of the time.
• Strong Excel & data entry skills preferred.
• Organizational skills a huge plus.
Salary: $26-$33/hr. (DOE)
Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.
About VanderHouwen
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide. Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.
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