Materials & Colour Lead - Sustainable Materials & Trends

Pentland Brands; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Health perks including medical cash plan

Flexible working

Discounts on brands and retail

Job summary

A leading apparel company in the UK is looking for a Materials & Colour Lead to define and deliver the material strategy for various product ranges. This role involves sourcing materials, championing colour storytelling, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in material development, a passion for sustainability, and strong stakeholder management skills. Offering competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in material development or fabric sourcing.
• Strong technical knowledge of textiles and colour theory.
• Proven experience with material suppliers and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement material strategies across product categories.
• Research and recommend new performance fabrics and sustainable materials.
• Oversee colour approval process and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Material development

Fabric sourcing

Colour design

Sustainability

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading apparel company in the UK is looking for a Materials & Colour Lead to define and deliver the material strategy for various product ranges. This role involves sourcing materials, championing colour storytelling, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in material development, a passion for sustainability, and strong stakeholder management skills. Offering competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements.