Senior Research and Developer

The Senior R&D is an expert in the research and development of materials and accessories for the fashion industry.

Operating with a high level of autonomy, they innovate and improve fabrics, trims, and accessories, ensuring they

meet the brand’s technical, aesthetic, and sustainability standards. All developments must align with the company’s

business goals, timeline objectives, and target price structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and develop new materials (fabrics, trims, accessories) aligned with performance, design, brand identity, and target price requirements.
• Design and optimize accessories such as buttons, zippers, buckles, straps, cords, etc., ensuring technical reliability and consistency with the creative vision.
• Develop sustainable and low environmental impact materials, proactively sourcing innovative solutions from the market.
• Collaborate closely with design teams to ensure material selection supports creative intent and technical feasibility.
• Forecast seasonal material needs based on collection strategy and development timelines.
• Monitor and test the technical performance of all developed materials and ensure they meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers regarding material pricing, MOQ, lead times, and payment terms, in alignment with business targets.
• Place and monitor material orders in coordination with procurement and development calendars.
• Analyze, source, and evaluate suppliers for fabrics and trims, selecting the most suitable partners based on quality, pricing, and capacity.
• Oversee the development and optimization of prints and allover patterns, working closely with the style team to identify the most suitable base materials.
• Stay informed on industry innovations, sustainability trends, and technological advancements, integrating them into material development where relevant.
• Manage all material-related data within the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system, including sourcing details, pricing, technical specifications, and approvals.
• Coordinate prototyping and internal/external testing phases for new materials to validate performance and usability.