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          "text": "<p>As a Senior Material Developer, your advanced raw material expertise will help bring Vuori designs to life. You will drive impact by developing trend driven, industry-leading fabrics that set Vuori apart in the performance and lifestyle apparel space. In this role, you will support material strategies across categories, balancing creativity with technical execution to deliver fabrics that embody Vuori’s aesthetic, performance standards, and sustainability goals. You are a key link between design, merchandising, development, sustainability, and global suppliers. Your ability to manage complex projects, mentor team members, and build strong vendor relationships will ensure the development of high-quality, on-time, and cost-efficient materials.</p><p><strong>What you'll get to do:</strong>&#xa0;</p><ul><li>Lead research, development and commercialization of new materials across natural and synthetic fibers to support seasonal and long lead product strategies</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams, Design, Merchandising, Development, Color Development, Sustainability etc. to deliver materials that align with brand cost targets, seasonal timelines and sustainability goals.</li><li>Translate creative briefs into material briefs, guiding Designers with your technical expertise and knowledge of mill capabilities, sourcing strategies and regional insights as well as technical testing guidance</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with global mills and suppliers; drive the development of exclusive, brand-right fabrics with a focus on soft tactile sensibility, sustainability, functionality and quality</li><li>Issue and analyze material testing to ensure quality, performance and global compliance standards are met (ASTM, AATCC, ISO)</li><li>Manage, organize, and validate material properties and specification data within PLM systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for cross-functional partners.</li><li>Manage development timelines and communicate daily with global suppliers to ensure on-time development and accurate execution of materials</li><li>Mentor and guide junior material developers, fostering knowledge-sharing and building technical strength within the team</li><li>Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements across development workflows and enforce existing Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline and enhance operational efficiency</li><li>Lead projects that enhance Vuori’s product assortment by collaborating with internal partners and suppliers to drive innovation and differentiation within the marketplace</li></ul>",
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