Lead Materials Developer

Job Description

Lead Materials Developer

Location : Beaverton, OR

Contract length : ~6 months

Schedule : Hybrid in Beaverton, OR (onsite Monday-Thursday, WFH Friday)

Pay : $35-$37.33 / hr, DOE

The Planet Group is looking for a Lead Materials Developer to join our well-known retail brand on a roughly 6-month contract! This role is 40 hours per week and will be hybrid in Beaverton, OR, working onsite Monday-Thursday and working from home on Friday.

Lead Materials Developer Qualifications :

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a materials development role
• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Science / Design, or related field
• Experience with the following tools : PCX, Miro, Smartsheets, PPS
• Team player attitude and strength in building positive working relationships
• Textile development background (experience creating fabrics used for outerwear, bodywear, etc.)
• Trim experience - less important than the textile development background, but still required (developing zippers, elastics, patches, etc.)
• Connection to trend and consumer insights. Ability to be creative and technical
• Understanding of design and development process from inception through final adoption
• Proactive problem solving and information seeking-skills
• Ability to build a strategic plan / roadmap around key projects and execute to completion
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to move with agility through ambiguity
• Exceptional communication skills, including strong presentation skills
• Experience communicating and collaborating with global partners
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
• Computer skills, including Microsoft office applications and Product Data Management. Smartsheet and Tableau a plus
• Strong development background in textiles, trims and prints as well as an understanding of apparel product creation will ensure delivery of great product for our athletes

Lead Materials Developer Description :

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.