Material Handler

Materials DeveloperAre you passionate about fabrics, color accuracy, and bringing materials to life from concept to production? We're looking for a hands-on Materials Developer to support fabric development across our Wink®, Carhartt®, and Fashion Seal® brands.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the execution side of material development—owning lab dips, evaluating color, managing testing submissions, and working directly with mills to drive timelines and approvals.What You'll DoExecute the end-to-end fabric development process—from sourcing and lab dip evaluation to testing and final approvalOwn lab dip management, color matching, and maintain our material and color standard libraryPartner closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Quality to meet brand, performance, cost, and timeline expectationsCommunicate daily with mills and vendors to request samples, troubleshoot issues, and track development progressPrepare, cut, and organize sample yardage and fabric submissions for testing and development needsLearn the collections, understand brand differences, and ensure consistency across fabrics and colorsStay informed on fabric trends, performance finishes, sustainable innovations, and industry developmentsWho You AreA doer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environmentConfident making decisions independently, while knowing when to ask for a second opinionHighly organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple fabric developments at onceStrong eye for detail, especially in color evaluation and lab dip approvalsA natural problem-solver who is resourceful and solution-orientedWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Textiles, Apparel Product Development, Fashion Design, or a related field preferred.2+ years of experience in materials, textile, or product development. Backgrounds in performance apparel, scrubs, athleticwear, or workwear are highly valuedExperience communicating with mills and vendors; comfortable managing development timelinesBasic understanding of textile testing standards (familiarity with ATCC tests is a plus)Experience with lab dips/color approvals strongly preferredBonus: Exposure to DWR or performance/anti-wrinkle finishesTools You'll UseCentric PLMColor DesqWhy Join UsImpact fabrics across three well-known apparel brandsGain strong vendor, mill, and cross-functional exposureOpportunity to grow material development expertise, including trade show participationBenefits Package Includes: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, disability, paid maternity/paternity leave, FSA, and more.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.