Material Developer--Coppell, TX (Hybrid)

About the role

The Materials Developer supports fabric development across Wink®, Carhartt®, and Fashion Seal® brands. The role involves hands-on material development, from sourcing and lab dip evaluation to testing and final approval.

Responsibilities

• Execute the end-to-end fabric development process—from sourcing and lab dip evaluation to testing and final approval
• Own lab dip management, color matching, and maintain our material and color standard library
• Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Quality to meet brand, performance, cost, and timeline expectations
• Communicate daily with mills and vendors to request samples, troubleshoot issues, and track development progress
• Prepare, cut, and organize sample yardage and fabric submissions for testing and development needs
• Stay informed on fabric trends, performance finishes, sustainable innovations, and industry developments

Requirements

• Bachelor’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 valued
• Experience communicating with mills and vendors; comfortable managing development timelines
• Basic understanding of textile testing standards (familiarity with ATCC tests is a plus)
• Experience with lab dips/color approvals strongly preferred

Qualifications

• A doer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Confident making decisions independently, while knowing when to ask for a second opinion
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple fabric developments at once
• Strong eye for detail, especially in color evaluation and lab dip approvals
• A natural problem-solver who is resourceful and solution-oriented

Skills

• Basic understanding of textile testing standards (familiarity with ATCC tests is a plus)
• Experience with lab dips/color approvals strongly preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• FSA