Materials Developer--Coppell, TX

Superior Uniform Group • Coppell, TX

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About The Position

Are you passionate about fabrics, color accuracy, and bringing materials to life from concept to production? 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

• A doer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Confident making decisions independently, while knowing when to ask for a second opinion
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple fabric developments at once
• Strong eye for detail, especially in color evaluation and lab dip approvals
• A natural problem-solver who is resourceful and solution-oriented
• Bachelor's degree in Textile Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Fashion/Textiles, or related field (preferred)
• 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

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, disability, paid maternity/paternity leave, FSA, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Apparel Manufacturing