Materials Development

Overview

Unleash Your Material Expertise: Revolutionizing Sportswear
Propel your career forward by joining a leading global sportswear brand, partnered with Aquent, to shape the future of athletic apparel. As a Materials Developer, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving material innovation, pushing the boundaries of performance and style. Collaborate with a team of passionate creatives and engineers, transforming cutting-edge concepts into tangible products worn by athletes worldwide. This is your chance to make a real impact on the sports apparel industry, influencing how athletes experience and interact with their gear.
Become a Driving Force in Material Innovation
In this exciting role, you’ll dive deep into the world of textiles and print/pattern, exploring emerging trends and technological advancements. Collaborate with the product creation team to develop a cutting-edge materials palette, ensuring an unparalleled athlete experience while upholding key sustainability goals. From concept to commercialization, you’ll oversee seasonal material development, partnering with vendors and manufacturers to bring your vision to life.
Responsibilities:

• Research and explore innovative ideas in textiles and print/pattern, staying ahead of industry trends and technological advancements.
• Collaborate with product creation teams (Innovation, Design, Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing) to develop high-performance materials that meet athlete needs and sustainability goals.
• Manage seasonal material development from concept to commercialization, partnering with vendors and manufacturers to ensure seamless execution.
• Conduct thorough testing and analysis of materials, ensuring they meet stringent performance and quality standards.
• Track material development progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Develop creative material solutions that address specific product requirements and performance challenges.
• Maintain a strong understanding of how materials perform in garment form, collaborating with the materials team to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to material development.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science, Apparel, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an apparel product creation role or similar industry experience.
• Deep technical knowledge of materials, including yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, and finishing techniques.
• Expertise in knits, wovens, ribs, print, and pattern.
• Proven experience partnering with vendors to develop and test materials from inception to production.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Product Data Management (PDM) software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines across multiple seasons.
• Strong information-seeking skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Strong networking skills and ability to leverage internal and external resources.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience working with performance and lifestyle materials.
• Knowledge of industry material trends.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.