As Global Senior Materials Engineer, you support all worldwide textile development and translate our brand design philosophies into clear, executable, direction for vendors, suppliers, and other outside research institutes. This role will work closely with our product designers presenting inspired seasonal concept recommendations that ensure brand continuity, capture market trends, and align to Business team briefs. You have an industry proven track record, and are comfortable executing the deve... more details
DESCRIPTION
As Global Senior Materials Engineer, you support all worldwide textile development and translate our brand design philosophies into clear, executable, direction for vendors, suppliers, and other outside research institutes. This role will work closely with our product designers presenting inspired seasonal concept recommendations that ensure brand continuity, capture market trends, and align to Business team briefs. You have an industry proven track record, and are comfortable executing the development process from end-to-end all while managing cost/value requirements.
Key job responsibilities
Drive and execute to Amazon Fashions global sustainable textile initiatives Support end-to-end digitization of the fabric development process Build advance 3-5 year material research & development strategy planning to ensure Amazon Fashion Private brands is continuously innovating on behalf of customers. Source seasonal design requests with mill partners and vendors to offer creative solutions if the request is outside the brands sourcing and pricing strategy Attend fabric shows as appropriate to gain perspective on innovation and trend and share information to cross functional partners on emerging fabric trends Analyze fabric needs across the brand and make recommendations to Global Sourcing and Design for leveraging qualities across divisions Clearly communicate your textile design methodology grounded in consumer research Work to resolve potential manufacturing and costing issues prior to development of print concepts to ensure quality execution in bulk Accountable for process improvement and seeking opportunities to positively affect the Design organization and company Deliver relevant information with confidence and builds a strong network of relationships working between cross- functional teams Manage product integrity by monitoring and refining laboratory testing for core fabric library Identify and cost engineer fabric to meet design-value proposition Leverage material and product exclusivity by partnering with legal experts to ensure that we have the proper patent agreements
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Santa Monica, CA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Textile Design, or Material Science - 10+ years in textile industry working with softlines apparel fabrics - Strong presentation skills - Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to regularly interface with and influence senior management - Experience setting or collaborating on creative strategies - Organize and prioritize multiple projects having a sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing tasks - Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills, detail oriented, with strong follow through - Deep understanding of raw material development and cost engineering - Excellent technical knowledge of yarns, knits, wovens, and performance fabrications - Innovator
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess a working knowledge of design and utility intellectual patents and trademarks - MBA or MS (Masters Materials Science)
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $113,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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