Material Developer, Apparel (Textile Development)

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States. Hybrid schedule with 4 days per week in the Seattle offices.

Salary: $91,931–$137,896 per year, plus potential annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global creates running gear and experiences focused on movement, product performance, and consumer experience.

What you will do

• Partner on material and trim development from concept brief through commercialization and production.
• Collaborate with Product Line Management, Design, Development, Apparel Development, Sustainability, testing teams, mills, and suppliers.
• Evaluate material and trim prototypes, performance attributes, wear-test issues, testing results, quality, and cost targets.
• Maintain accurate material documentation in Flex, including fabric and trim detail sheets, test reports, approvals, and the digital reference library.
• Identify emerging materials, trims, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities and translate opportunities into commercial applications.
• Coordinate supplier visits, development trips, tradeshows, and domestic and international material shipments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering, troubleshooting, and testing performance knits and wovens.
• Deep understanding of textile testing methods, material constructions, raw material properties, and development processes.
• Proficiency with PLM systems and digital material libraries.
• Project management, communication, planning, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proficiency with office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Keynote, and Illustrator.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, creative, inclusive environment guided by Brooks values.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA, family and fertility assistance, and employee assistance benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match and transportation assistance.
• Five weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick and parental leave.
• Product discounts, fitness discounts, recognition programs, and volunteer and donation benefits.