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$85,400.00/yr - $120,700.00/yr We are seeking an exceptional, multi-disciplined Senior Materials Designer who will elevate our material organization. This role will carry out all aspects of material research and design to support the overall product creation process for REI’s private label apparel business. The Senior Materials Designer will lead the overall material design process and work as a creative & strategic partner with our product design, product strategy and test engineering teams to achieve the industry’s leading outdoor products. Responsible for researching, curating and presenting material trends and competitive landscape analysis. This individual will deliver on seasonal material briefs collaborating closely with our internal strategy & product design partners to ensure all aesthetic, performance and sustainability goals are achieved. They will maintain a strategic and collaborative partnership with our off-shore development teams to ensure seamless material commercialization and mill strategy excellence. Responsibilities
Material Trend Authority: Research and curate emerging materials trends that inform annual and seasonal material direction Material Trend Authority: Possess understanding of activities and consumers. Seeks to gain understanding of future consumer Material Trend Authority: Identify material and market whitespace driving creative guidance to inform material brief direction Material Trend Authority: Support advanced concepting through partnership with product design Operational Excellence: Collaborate with Design, Testing, Product Strategy & Product Development teams to create materials that meet product performance, aesthetic, sustainability and cost requirements Operational Excellence: Integrate sustainability targets into every aspect of materials design and development Operational Excellence: Evaluate initial test data to validate material meets product performance end use requirements Operational Excellence: Manage the materials design calendar and process Operational Excellence: Evaluate the risk associated with all material developments and communicate them to the product teams Operational Excellence: Build strong partnership with Materials Developers to ensure fabric commercialization is successful Operational Excellence: Continually engage with our supply chain through written communication, trade shows and suppliers visits Operational Excellence: Develop and maintain a materials library including working and presentation tools Operational Excellence: Create a collaborative, strategic partnership with overseas operations team to manage mill performance and relationships Qualifications
6+ years’ work experience in textile manufacturing, development, or design Diverse material experience and knowledge, including: Synthetics & Natural fibers, Wovens and knits Ability to understand market trends and present to both large and small groups Ability to make sense of material trends and apply it to products. Comprehensive understanding of the textile manufacturing processes Knowledge of appropriate textile testing methods, interpretation and application of results preferred. Knowledge of performance textiles and the functional aspects of performance apparel. Proven ability to meet deadlines within a product development calendar Working knowledge of global fabric sourcing trends and strategy Knowledge and/or experience in apparel development processes from inspiration to production including the technical and manufacturing side of product development.
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Senior Materials Designer
role at
REI This range is provided by REI. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$85,400.00/yr - $120,700.00/yr We are seeking an exceptional, multi-disciplined Senior Materials Designer who will elevate our material organization. This role will carry out all aspects of material research and design to support the overall product creation process for REI’s private label apparel business. The Senior Materials Designer will lead the overall material design process and work as a creative & strategic partner with our product design, product strategy and test engineering teams to achieve the industry’s leading outdoor products. Responsible for researching, curating and presenting material trends and competitive landscape analysis. This individual will deliver on seasonal material briefs collaborating closely with our internal strategy & product design partners to ensure all aesthetic, performance and sustainability goals are achieved. They will maintain a strategic and collaborative partnership with our off-shore development teams to ensure seamless material commercialization and mill strategy excellence. Responsibilities
Material Trend Authority: Research and curate emerging materials trends that inform annual and seasonal material direction Material Trend Authority: Possess understanding of activities and consumers. Seeks to gain understanding of future consumer Material Trend Authority: Identify material and market whitespace driving creative guidance to inform material brief direction Material Trend Authority: Support advanced concepting through partnership with product design Operational Excellence: Collaborate with Design, Testing, Product Strategy & Product Development teams to create materials that meet product performance, aesthetic, sustainability and cost requirements Operational Excellence: Integrate sustainability targets into every aspect of materials design and development Operational Excellence: Evaluate initial test data to validate material meets product performance end use requirements Operational Excellence: Manage the materials design calendar and process Operational Excellence: Evaluate the risk associated with all material developments and communicate them to the product teams Operational Excellence: Build strong partnership with Materials Developers to ensure fabric commercialization is successful Operational Excellence: Continually engage with our supply chain through written communication, trade shows and suppliers visits Operational Excellence: Develop and maintain a materials library including working and presentation tools Operational Excellence: Create a collaborative, strategic partnership with overseas operations team to manage mill performance and relationships Qualifications
6+ years’ work experience in textile manufacturing, development, or design Diverse material experience and knowledge, including: Synthetics & Natural fibers, Wovens and knits Ability to understand market trends and present to both large and small groups Ability to make sense of material trends and apply it to products. Comprehensive understanding of the textile manufacturing processes Knowledge of appropriate textile testing methods, interpretation and application of results preferred. Knowledge of performance textiles and the functional aspects of performance apparel. Proven ability to meet deadlines within a product development calendar Working knowledge of global fabric sourcing trends and strategy Knowledge and/or experience in apparel development processes from inspiration to production including the technical and manufacturing side of product development.
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