Textile Exchange
Overview
Textile Exchange is a global non-profit drivingbeneficialimpact on climate change across the fashion and textile industry. It guides a growing community of brands, manufacturers, and farmers towards more purposeful production from the very start of the supply chain.
By 2030, its goal is to guidethe industryinachievinga 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. Its focus is holistic and interconnected, accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water, soil health, and biodiversity.For real change to happen, everyone needs a clear path to beneficialimpact.That’swhy Textile Exchange believes that approachable, step-by-step instruction paired with collective action can change the system to make preferred materials and fibers an accessible default, mobilizing leaders through attainable strategies, proven solutions, and a driven community.
At Textile Exchange, materials matter. To learn more, visit TextileExchange.org.
The Director, Impact Data and Reportingis aleadership role responsible forguiding and advancing Textile Exchange’sposition as a “trusted authority” relatedto key industry data, impact measurement, andreporting.The Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and guidance for the organization’s most critical data and reporting initiatives, including global production and portfolio volume reporting, climate and nature impact measurement, and the delivery of highly visible annual publications and tools.
This role plays a pivotal part in shaping Textile Exchange’s long-term vision formarket andimpact data, ensuring that methodologies are scientifically rigorous,practically relevant, and aligned with evolving voluntary and regulatory frameworks. The Directoris responsible forbuilding and leading a high-performingteam, advancing innovation in climate and nature data, and strengthening Textile Exchange’s influence with stakeholders across the value chain.The Director will ensure that this work is fully connected to Textile Exchange’s5-year strategy, theory of change, and organizationalobjectives.
This role requires adynamic,visionary strategic leader with the ability to blend scientific rigorand innovative thinking to ensure data isaccessible,useable, and highly relevant to the industry and beyond.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership
Provide strategic direction for Textile Exchange’s data and reporting portfolio, ensuring it advances the organization’s climate and nature goals while meeting the needs of industry stakeholders and policymakers.Ensure connectivity with organizational Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning(MEL)strategy.
Anticipate emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and stakeholder needs to position Textile Exchange as a leading voice in impact data and measurement.
Represent Textile Exchange in high-level forums, partnerships, and industry initiatives, acting as a visible ambassador for the organization’s impact agenda.
Market Data and Reporting
Define and champion thelong-termstrategic vision forTextile Exchange’sproductionand portfolio volume reporting,ensuring it evolves to meet industry needs and drives impact at scale.
Providestrategic oversight and results analysis for Textile Exchange’s production and portfolio volume reporting, including(but not limited to)the annual Materials Market Reportandrelated methodologies.
Ensure methodologies and results are transparent, credible, and influential in shaping industry action.
Impact Data and Measurement
Oversee Textile Exchange’s life cycle assessment (LCA) portfolio, guiding studies from concept to publication across key materials and production systems.
Lead thestrategicdevelopment and implementation of nature-related impact measurement frameworks and approaches, ensuring alignment with global initiatives and evolving science.
Providestrategic oversight of annual climate and nature impact modeling and progress tracking, including updates to methodologies,presentation of results andensuingthat they lead toactionable insights.
Impact Tools and Reporting
Provide strategic leadershipforTextileExchange’s annual reporting platform, ensuring alignment with the organization’s engagement model, preferred production system pathways, and externalregulatoryandvoluntaryreportingframeworks.Ensure thatreportingapproaches aredeveloped with an eye to efficiency for users,delivery of a clear value proposition, andintegrationofexistingTextile Exchange reporting mechanismswherever possible.
Oversight of content and approach for Fiber and Materials Matrix asrecognition mechanism for the Materials Matter Standard, in partnership with the Standards System Department.
Strategic oversight ofotherimpact tools, including the Materials Impact Explorerand Regenerative Agriculture Outcome Framework.
Organizational Leadership & Collaboration
Build,leadand mentora high-performing teamthat reflects the organization’s values and strategic priorities,supporting the leadership of direct reports–ensuring they have the vision, resources, and guidance to succeed.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
Partner with other senior leaders to ensure integration and alignment across departments.
Contribute toorganizational vision and decision-making.
Support theCIO in engaging with the Governance Board, funders, and external stakeholders, representing Textile Exchange’s impact work with credibility and authority as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of experience in sustainabilitydata, impact measurement, and/or reportingwithin the fashion/ apparel/ textile industry.
Strong analytical mindset,balanced with a strategic and systemic approach.Ability toeffectively “translate” technical information to non-technical users.
Deep understanding of key industry sustainability topics.
Excellent communication and storytelling skillsin English, with experience turning complextopicsinto accessible narratives.
Experience in external representation and thought leadership, including public speaking and media engagement.
Strategic thinker withdemonstratedleadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Passionate about Textile Exchange’s mission and deeply committed to advancing climate, nature, and livelihoods outcomes.
Committed to equity, inclusion, and shared leadership, with a proven ability to work across diverse communities and global contexts.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a global, remote organization is a plus.
Employment Package Schedule: 40 hours per week
Required Travel: Up to 30%
Salary Range: $140,000 – $175,000 USD
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By 2030, its goal is to guidethe industryinachievinga 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. Its focus is holistic and interconnected, accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water, soil health, and biodiversity.For real change to happen, everyone needs a clear path to beneficialimpact.That’swhy Textile Exchange believes that approachable, step-by-step instruction paired with collective action can change the system to make preferred materials and fibers an accessible default, mobilizing leaders through attainable strategies, proven solutions, and a driven community.
At Textile Exchange, materials matter. To learn more, visit TextileExchange.org.
The Director, Impact Data and Reportingis aleadership role responsible forguiding and advancing Textile Exchange’sposition as a “trusted authority” relatedto key industry data, impact measurement, andreporting.The Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and guidance for the organization’s most critical data and reporting initiatives, including global production and portfolio volume reporting, climate and nature impact measurement, and the delivery of highly visible annual publications and tools.
This role plays a pivotal part in shaping Textile Exchange’s long-term vision formarket andimpact data, ensuring that methodologies are scientifically rigorous,practically relevant, and aligned with evolving voluntary and regulatory frameworks. The Directoris responsible forbuilding and leading a high-performingteam, advancing innovation in climate and nature data, and strengthening Textile Exchange’s influence with stakeholders across the value chain.The Director will ensure that this work is fully connected to Textile Exchange’s5-year strategy, theory of change, and organizationalobjectives.
This role requires adynamic,visionary strategic leader with the ability to blend scientific rigorand innovative thinking to ensure data isaccessible,useable, and highly relevant to the industry and beyond.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership
Provide strategic direction for Textile Exchange’s data and reporting portfolio, ensuring it advances the organization’s climate and nature goals while meeting the needs of industry stakeholders and policymakers.Ensure connectivity with organizational Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning(MEL)strategy.
Anticipate emerging trends, regulatory shifts, and stakeholder needs to position Textile Exchange as a leading voice in impact data and measurement.
Represent Textile Exchange in high-level forums, partnerships, and industry initiatives, acting as a visible ambassador for the organization’s impact agenda.
Market Data and Reporting
Define and champion thelong-termstrategic vision forTextile Exchange’sproductionand portfolio volume reporting,ensuring it evolves to meet industry needs and drives impact at scale.
Providestrategic oversight and results analysis for Textile Exchange’s production and portfolio volume reporting, including(but not limited to)the annual Materials Market Reportandrelated methodologies.
Ensure methodologies and results are transparent, credible, and influential in shaping industry action.
Impact Data and Measurement
Oversee Textile Exchange’s life cycle assessment (LCA) portfolio, guiding studies from concept to publication across key materials and production systems.
Lead thestrategicdevelopment and implementation of nature-related impact measurement frameworks and approaches, ensuring alignment with global initiatives and evolving science.
Providestrategic oversight of annual climate and nature impact modeling and progress tracking, including updates to methodologies,presentation of results andensuingthat they lead toactionable insights.
Impact Tools and Reporting
Provide strategic leadershipforTextileExchange’s annual reporting platform, ensuring alignment with the organization’s engagement model, preferred production system pathways, and externalregulatoryandvoluntaryreportingframeworks.Ensure thatreportingapproaches aredeveloped with an eye to efficiency for users,delivery of a clear value proposition, andintegrationofexistingTextile Exchange reporting mechanismswherever possible.
Oversight of content and approach for Fiber and Materials Matrix asrecognition mechanism for the Materials Matter Standard, in partnership with the Standards System Department.
Strategic oversight ofotherimpact tools, including the Materials Impact Explorerand Regenerative Agriculture Outcome Framework.
Organizational Leadership & Collaboration
Build,leadand mentora high-performing teamthat reflects the organization’s values and strategic priorities,supporting the leadership of direct reports–ensuring they have the vision, resources, and guidance to succeed.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
Partner with other senior leaders to ensure integration and alignment across departments.
Contribute toorganizational vision and decision-making.
Support theCIO in engaging with the Governance Board, funders, and external stakeholders, representing Textile Exchange’s impact work with credibility and authority as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of experience in sustainabilitydata, impact measurement, and/or reportingwithin the fashion/ apparel/ textile industry.
Strong analytical mindset,balanced with a strategic and systemic approach.Ability toeffectively “translate” technical information to non-technical users.
Deep understanding of key industry sustainability topics.
Excellent communication and storytelling skillsin English, with experience turning complextopicsinto accessible narratives.
Experience in external representation and thought leadership, including public speaking and media engagement.
Strategic thinker withdemonstratedleadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Passionate about Textile Exchange’s mission and deeply committed to advancing climate, nature, and livelihoods outcomes.
Committed to equity, inclusion, and shared leadership, with a proven ability to work across diverse communities and global contexts.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a global, remote organization is a plus.
Employment Package Schedule: 40 hours per week
Required Travel: Up to 30%
Salary Range: $140,000 – $175,000 USD
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