Textile Designer
22 days ago
Beaverton
Apparel Materials Developer Responsibilities • Partner with design teams to translate creative requests into functional textile solutions., • Manage development of fabrics across knits, wovens, ribs, and printed textiles from concept through commercialization., • Oversee multiple seasonal material lines, balancing project timelines and priorities., • Communicate regularly with international vendors via email and video conferencing to ensure quality and timely delivery., • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including design, technical design, program management, and color development. Apparel Materials Developer Qualifications • Minimum 5 years of experience in material development within apparel, textiles, or accessories., • Proven ability to interpret and execute design team requests into workable material applications., • Strong technical knowledge of fabric development processes, including knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, and finishing., • Experience working with overseas vendors and managing cross-seasonal projects., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Smartsheet or similar tools., • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams., • Knowledge of industry fabric trends, material testing processes, and data interpretation is preferred., • Passion for textiles and an eagerness to contribute creative and technical insights.