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Pay:

$32/hr 40 hours/week

Location:

Tampa Duration:

3 months

Hybrid:

WFH on Mon and Fri; work onsite

Tue, Wed and Thur Material Developer, Embellishments:

Details Role Overview The Material Developer plays a key role in advancing our embellishment capabilities by focusing on the development of screen-printed components, techniques and other decorative applications. Serving as a development toolbox for applied materials, the Material Developer is also responsible for building and maintaining a comprehensive applied materials portfolio. This role will partner closely with the US-based teams, Product Development department, and PCC to oversee the creation, testing, and production of embellished materials. The goal is to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of components that meet both creative design intent and manufacturing standard. How you will make an impact: Concept Development Support end-to-end material development process that enables and elevates innovation, productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability all with the domestic face. Research and develop trends and innovation continuously by working closely with Product Development and PCC. Prepare data & material for trend presentation, present at kick off. Track developments by calendar due dates. Come up with seasonal updates to core materials, incorporating market and performance trend. Receive, send out cuttings & review submits of materials from suppliers to PCCs. Work cross functionally with PPC, design/merch for comments on submits. Test & Validate Work with PCC/suppliers to proactively solve testing issues and communicate with PI/CFT. Working closely with the network making sure that the quality is the same as we have on all our packages. Support necessary DEQ testing to designated product service model. Receive and review failed testing specimen with manager. Proactively identify risk & work on solutions to mitigate testing issues by researching new material/fibers/techniques, in partnership with Product Development. Daily Activities Working with our domestic production counterparts. Monitor work in progress (WIP), create & maintain tracking and all Material-related record keeping, data input, and in/out parcel coordination. Update weekly information regarding approval/comments to CFT. Organize and maintain the material library & on-time seasonal tool-box, ensuring meets global standards. Create and maintain carryover & seasonal materials boards, publish as approved. Gather data for adoption ratio post buy & analyze for adoption ratio and department overview of material usage by channel, with suggested roadmap. Facilitate timely communication with internal and external parties between US offices & PCC. Compile weekly metrics & analysis to support material KPI's. Partner with Material Manager/ Director to identify opportunities within the process to increase speed, efficiency & quality. Input report card metrics for on-time sample performance, quality & communicate with PCC on suggested action plans. Support SOP documentation, distribution, and training relevant to necessary process updates for internal & external partners. Inclusive of being a SME in cross-functional SOP validation. Speed to market to the domestic JD and quick strike. What you bring to the team: Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Clothing Technology or manufacturing related field. 5+ years of experience and strong technical knowledge gained in retail/manufacturing environment covering all areas of textiles from fibers, yarn, material construction, finishes, printing and quality. Experience with performance fabrications preferred. History of established strong partnerships with fabric suppliers globally and can navigate difficult situations to drive solutions while maintaining positive relationships. Experience visiting mills & have a keen eye for quality, compliance, cost negotiations & process optimization. Understanding of AATCC and ASTM industry test methods. A team player with a good attitude, strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proficient in product line management (PLM), databases, and MS Office applications, 3D development experienced, and Adobe Illustrator. Must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and punctual in meeting deadlines. Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong sense of urgency and intuitive sense of priorities and accuracy. Ability to communicate verbally and written in a clear, concise, tactful manner. Willing and able to travel extensively, often to foreign and/or remote locations. Recruiter Kate Gilman View Kate Gilman's Jobs Benefits offered See Benefits