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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Textile Developer 3 in Beaverton, OR.
Summary:
We are looking for an innovative and curious Material Developer with a passion for textiles, print and pattern. The candidate will use their technical materials knowledge, critical thinking and collaborative skills to deliver modern material solutions for our Womens Sportswear Apparel product. Strong skills in textile and print development as well as an understanding of the product creation process will ensure delivery of exceptional product for our athletes!
If this is you, you will explore ideas in textiles and print/pattern from trend through technological advancements. This research will enable the collaboration with our product creation team partners to deliver on the highest level of athlete experience with a commercialized materials palette grounded in our key sustainability goals. You will drive seasonal material development in partnership with vendors and manufacturing teams from concept to commercialization. This includes testing, tracking and creative material solutions.
This is the company matrix:
You will report into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support our partners within Apparel including key collaborations with Innovation, Design, Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Sourcing and Manufacturing. You will need to work effectively within the materials team to ensure a thoughtful approach to developing new materials and maintain an understanding of how materials perform when in garment form.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in a Textile Science, Apparel or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training
* Minimum 5 years of experience of an apparel product creation role or similar industry experience
* 5+ years of materials development experience in textiles or accessories, interpreting materials requests from design teams and designers
* Technical materials knowledge, including yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing techniques
* Knowledge of knits, wovens, ribs, + print & pattern
* Experience partnering with vendor to develop and test a material from inception to production
* Strong verbal and written communications skills
* Digital literacy, including Microsoft office software and Product Data Management
* Experience managing multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines across multiple seasons
* Strong information seeking-skills and a drive to make things happen
* Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
* Ability to network and apply internal and external resources
* Knowledge of industry material trends
* Has worked with knits, wovens, ribs, print designs on fabrics - needs knowledge of textile material development
* High communication with overseas vendors by email and Zoom; Very cross functional with design, technical design, PM, and color design and development teams
* Experience working with performance and lifestyle materials is highly desired
Nice to Have:
* Industry material trends, is excited and cares about textiles and fabrics, setting up pallets
* General knowledge of material lab testing processes and can understand data
* Office, Smartsheets
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Textile Developer 3 in Beaverton, OR.
Summary:
We are looking for an innovative and curious Material Developer with a passion for textiles, print and pattern. The candidate will use their technical materials knowledge, critical thinking and collaborative skills to deliver modern material solutions for our Womens Sportswear Apparel product. Strong skills in textile and print development as well as an understanding of the product creation process will ensure delivery of exceptional product for our athletes!
If this is you, you will explore ideas in textiles and print/pattern from trend through technological advancements. This research will enable the collaboration with our product creation team partners to deliver on the highest level of athlete experience with a commercialized materials palette grounded in our key sustainability goals. You will drive seasonal material development in partnership with vendors and manufacturing teams from concept to commercialization. This includes testing, tracking and creative material solutions.
This is the company matrix:
You will report into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support our partners within Apparel including key collaborations with Innovation, Design, Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Sourcing and Manufacturing. You will need to work effectively within the materials team to ensure a thoughtful approach to developing new materials and maintain an understanding of how materials perform when in garment form.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in a Textile Science, Apparel or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training
* Minimum 5 years of experience of an apparel product creation role or similar industry experience
* 5+ years of materials development experience in textiles or accessories, interpreting materials requests from design teams and designers
* Technical materials knowledge, including yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing techniques
* Knowledge of knits, wovens, ribs, + print & pattern
* Experience partnering with vendor to develop and test a material from inception to production
* Strong verbal and written communications skills
* Digital literacy, including Microsoft office software and Product Data Management
* Experience managing multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines across multiple seasons
* Strong information seeking-skills and a drive to make things happen
* Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
* Ability to network and apply internal and external resources
* Knowledge of industry material trends
* Has worked with knits, wovens, ribs, print designs on fabrics - needs knowledge of textile material development
* High communication with overseas vendors by email and Zoom; Very cross functional with design, technical design, PM, and color design and development teams
* Experience working with performance and lifestyle materials is highly desired
Nice to Have:
* Industry material trends, is excited and cares about textiles and fabrics, setting up pallets
* General knowledge of material lab testing processes and can understand data
* Office, Smartsheets
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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