Materials Developer

Vuori, Inc•Carlsbad, CA

3h•$86,400 - $111,195•Onsite

About The Position

As the Materials Developer, your raw material background and knowledge will help bring Vuori Designs to life. Your knowledge will be utilized to develop trend rights, industry leading fabrics that set Vuori apart from the rest. We are seeking a passionate and technically skilled Material Developer to drive pre-season trends, development and commercialization for performance and/or lifestyle apparel. You are the link between design, merchandising, development, and suppliers. It is essential that all communication is accurate, complete, timely, and professional. Therefore, we entrust you to develop quality, on-time, and cost-efficient materials that reflect Vuori’s aesthetic and ethos.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Textiles Science, Materials Engineering, Product Development or equivalent years of experience preferred
5+ years of fabric development experience is required and/or product development experience
Strong knowledge in textile construction and development, including deep familiarity in knits, wovens, yarns, dyeing processes, finishing techniques across both performance and lifestyle applications
Technical understanding of textile testing standards (ASTM, AATCC, ISO) for performance and lifestyle apparel
Eye for fashion, trend, and material aesthetics, with a passion for curating elevated, brand-defining textile solutions that resonate with the Vuori customer
Experience working in PLM systems and data management tools is preferred; Strong ability to maintain material accuracy, support cross functional transparency throughout the development lifecycle; Familiarity with PLM platforms Centric is a bonus
Effective organizational and communication skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
You empower yourself to approach life and work with positivity, purpose, and intention. Keeping it light and having fun along the way.
Bend, lift, open and move product and related office items vary in weight up to 25lbs, depending on need.

Nice To Haves

International travel experience is a plus; possible international travel required

Responsibilities

Research, develop and commercialize new materials across natural and synthetic fibers to support seasonal and/or long-lead product strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Design, Merchandising, Development, Color Development, Sustainability etc. to deliver materials that align with brand cost targets, seasonal timelines and sustainability goals
Translate creative briefs into material briefs, guiding Designers with your technical expertise and knowledge of mill capabilities, regional strengths, technical testing.
Build and maintain strong relationships with global mills and suppliers; drive the development of exclusive, brand-right fabrics with a focus on soft tactile sensibility, sustainability, functionality and quality
Issue and analyze material testing to ensure quality, performance and global compliance standards are met (ASTM, AATCC, ISO)
Manage, organize, and validate material properties and specification data within PLM systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for cross-functional partners
Manage development timelines and communicate daily with global suppliers to ensure on-time development and accurate execution of materials