| Name of the Recruitment Agencies/Department – Lululemon Name of the Vacant Position – Raw Material Developer Job Location – Vancouver, British Columbia Salary – $ 75,596.00 per year Jobs Type – Jobs In Canada Job DescriptionRaw Materials Development TeamThe Fabric Developer is a technical fabric expert who is passionate about executing seasonal and long range developments related to specific PODs. They lead from a place of inquiry and apply reason and critical thinking to analyze and improve process and product offerings. a day in the life of a Fabric Developer* To develop and commercialize fabrics that meet the determined technical & quality standards that are appropriate to deliver the highest level of guest satisfaction and performance attributes while ensuring alignment to the global sourcing strategy To be inspired to create solves for performance athletic fabrics to enhance guest experience Building relationship and rapport with the mills, understand and leverage their capabilities To provide technical support for the designers and garment technical teams on fabric construction and on the technical capability of vendors to deliver the products required. To be a support to company’s sustainability initiatives. To ensure timely completion of fabric DNA profiles and Esigned texbase tech specs. To ensure that seasonal developments are completed as per the GTM calendar Visit industry trade shows and fairs to gain knowledge and apply to the lululemon athletica’s product range. The finer print* University/College Degree required in textiles science and textiles. We will consider candidates without a degree if the Industry experience demonstrates a strong technical background in Raw Materials 5+ years of apparel or textile industry experience and a working knowledge of the industry. Experience traveling and working with suppliers outside of North America, preferably Asia Strong knowledge of development techniques,(process/equipment etc.) for fabrics and the fabric development process and timelines. Strong technical knowledge gained in manufacturing environment covering all areas of textiles from fibres, yarn, material construction, finishes and printing. Strong knowledge of industry testing standards/test reports. Strong knowledge of cross-functional team accountabilities and requirements preferred, including design, sourcing, merchandising and quality assurance and calendar. Accustomed to working in a fast paced environment with a dynamic work flow Attention to detail, problem solving capabilities, multi tasking and energized to make a difference. To drive self-development and to ensure that fabric technical skills are developed and optimized to provide better understanding of the fabrics used. To maintain current knowledge on vendors and industry developments to deliver fabric technical innovation opportunities to set Lululemon apart from its competitors |
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