Manager R&D HUGO Womenswear (m/f/d)

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity - because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19,000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

We are looking for a team player, with a strong background in R&D, who will collaborate with our Design and Collection Management teams to understand seasonal needs and who will deliver against HUGO aesthetics while achieving corporate targets.

What you can expect:

• Fabric research and development, considering collection briefing, market requirements, minimum quantities and lead times
• Proactive research for innovation, trends, sustainability and technology including performance fabrics
• Responsible for the entire fabric development process
• Collaborate with material/ digital creation to develop 3D fabrics
• Sample ordering, leftover management, counter sourcing and price negotiations
• Close collaboration with interfaces and suppliers
• Responsibility for sample orders and tracking, within the given timeline
• PLM/SAP Data maintenance
• Attend fabric shows and travel/ visit vendors/ mills

Your profile:

• Strong sense of fashion, function and sustainability, colours and trends
• Successfully completed apprenticeship or studies in textile environment
• Strong knowledge on fabric treatments and washes
• 2-3 years professional experience in raw material field in apparel industry
• Knowledge of fabrics (production process, finishing and dying process, quality requirements, equipment) and the ability to understand design aesthetics and translate into fabrics
• Fluent English (verbal and written)
• Strong IT skills (Outlook, MS Office, PLM/SAP)
• Experience with digital tools (CLOS3D)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Interpersonal competence and conflict management skills

Your benefits:

• We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including vacation and Christmas bonuses, a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket, an annual clothing allowance, a company pension scheme, and our SHIP share program.
• Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working models. With 'Threedom of Work', spend 3 days in Metzingen and 2 days working remotely. Benefit from our 'Me Time' program for personal time off and the option of 30 days of 'Mobile Work EU' annually.
• High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, a variety of sports activities, a 37-hour workweek, and 30 vacation days a year.
• Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
• Does innovation drive you? Same for us! This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools.
• Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights. As part of our commitment, we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle.
• We also place great importance to good taste when it comes to food. Welcome to our award-winning restaurant & café Times.

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person's authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.