PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (FASHION)

1. Fabric & Trims Development:
Collaborate with product development teams to source and develop materials that meet the performance, aesthetics and sustainability goals of our products;
Provide regular updates and reports to the product development team and management;
Ensure that our materials meet regulatory and safety standards;
Ensure that all material product cards in the PLM system are up to date and accurate;
Negotiate prices (including surcharges), lead times and minimum order quantities with suppliers.
2. Quality Assurance & Testing:
Develop and implement testing protocols to assess material performance under various conditions;
Conduct and coordinate rigorous testing and evaluation of fabrics and trims to ensure they meet our standards, including data from suppliers and 3rd-party testing labs;
Work with quality assurance teams to ensure consistent material quality in production;
Keep detailed records of test results;
Review fabric shipment samples.
3. Sustainability & New Technology Initiatives:
Identify opportunities to incorporate sustainable materials and practices into product development;
Ensure environment impact reduction through material innovation/ choices;
Ensure sustainability data for materials are up to date and accurate in the PLM system;
Contribute to sustainability initiatives and other science-driven projects;
Other;
Establish and maintain relationships with key material suppliers.