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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in materials and textile design, focusing on innovative and sustainable fabric development for performance apparel. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure materials meet commercial viability and quality standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Materials Research and DevelopmentTechnical and Performance Fabrics KnowledgeSustainability and Responsible SourcingAdobe Illustrator ProficiencyCross-Functional Collaboration
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Fabric ConstructionTextile DesignMaterial InnovationPerformance EvaluationFibres and Yarns KnowledgeLaminations and MembranesCoatings and FinishesCommercial Viability AssessmentProject ManagementCreative Judgement
Soft Skills
Confident CommunicationPresentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementCreative Problem SolvingCommercial Awareness
Tools & Technologies
Adobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignPLM SoftwareMaterial LibrariesDigital Product Creation Tools
Industry Keywords
Outdoor ApparelSportswearPerformance ApparelTextile TrendsMaterial Libraries
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Research and develop innovative fabrics, constructions, finishes and material technologies for Berghaus apparel
- Help define and evolve the seasonal material direction in line with brand strategy, consumer needs and market trends
- Build and maintain material libraries and toolboxes supporting designers and product teams
- Evaluate materials for performance, durability, weight, hand-feel, functionality and end-use suitability
- Explore fibres, yarns, weaves, knits, laminations, membranes, coatings and finishes
- Work with fabric mills, suppliers and innovation partners to identify new materials, technologies and opportunities
- Collaborate with Design, Development, Sourcing and Product teams to ensure materials are commercially viable, manufacturable, tested and delivered to specification
- Champion lower-impact and responsible material solutions without compromising performance, durability, quality or aesthetic
- Translate outdoor, consumer and textile trends into relevant material opportunities
- Create material presentations and stories for new concepts and seasonal direction
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in materials, textile design or fabric development, ideally within outdoor, sportswear, performance apparel or another technically relevant category
- Strong knowledge of technical and performance fabrics, including fabric construction, trims and finishing techniques
- Good understanding of fibres, yarns, woven and knitted fabrics, laminations, membranes, coatings and finishes
- Experience researching and developing materials from initial concept through to commercially viable, production-ready solutions
- Strong understanding of material innovation, sustainability and responsible sourcing
- Ability to balance environmental impact with performance and quality
- Experience working with mills, suppliers and cross-functional product teams
- Strong creative judgement and commercial awareness to balance innovation, performance, cost and manufacturability
- Confident communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
- Experience with PLM, material libraries or digital product creation tools would be an advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Hybrid working
- Flexible start and finish times
- Generous holiday allowance
- Product discounts
- Sample sales
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Healthcare support
- Gym and fitness discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric car scheme