Description

As Global Fabric R&D Manager, you support all worldwide fabric 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 fabric development process from end-to-end – all while managing cost/value requirements. Please note, this is not fabric sourcing role.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive and execute to Amazon Fashion’s global fabric development initiatives

• Own the end to end fabric development process, inclusive of implementing sustainability initiatives and specifying custom engineering requirements if appropriate

• Work to proactively identify and resolve potential manufacturing and costing issues prior to development of print concepts to ensure quality execution in bulk

• Build 3-5 year material research & development strategy to ensure Amazon Fashion Private brands is continuously innovating on behalf of customers. • Analyze fabric needs across the brand and make recommendations to Global Sourcing and Design for leveraging qualities across divisions

• Support end-to-end data management and digitization of the fabric development process

• Conduct market research and attend fabric shows as appropriate to gain perspective on innovation, trend and fabric refresh needs

• Drive fabric development process improvements and seek opportunities to positively affect the Design organization and company

• Manage product integrity by monitoring and refining laboratory testing requirements for core fabric library

• Leverage material and product exclusivity by partnering with legal experts to ensure that we have proper patent agreements in place

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)

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,100/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.