Material Developer--Coppell, TX (Hybrid)

Superior Group of Companies, Inc.•Coppell, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a hands-on Materials Developer to support fabric development across our Wink®, Carhartt®, and Fashion Seal® brands. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the execution side of material development—owning lab dips, evaluating color, managing testing submissions, and working directly with mills to drive timelines and approvals.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in materials, textile, or product development
Experience communicating with mills and vendors; comfortable managing development timelines
Basic understanding of textile testing standards (familiarity with ATCC tests is a plus)
Experience with lab dips/color approvals strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Apparel Product Development, Fashion Design, or a related field preferred.
Backgrounds in performance apparel, scrubs, athleticwear, or workwear are highly valued
Bonus: Exposure to DWR or performance/anti-wrinkle finishes

Responsibilities

Execute the end-to-end fabric development process—from sourcing and lab dip evaluation to testing and final approval
Own lab dip management, color matching, and maintain our material and color standard library
Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Quality to meet brand, performance, cost, and timeline expectations
Communicate daily with mills and vendors to request samples, troubleshoot issues, and track development progress
Prepare, cut, and organize sample yardage and fabric submissions for testing and development needs
Learn the collections, understand brand differences, and ensure consistency across fabrics and colors
Stay informed on fabric trends, performance finishes, sustainable innovations, and industry developments