Materials Technologist — Sustainable Outdoor Gear

SUCCESS TALENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking a Materials Technologist for outdoor apparel to push innovation from concept to trail-ready products. You will work on developing cutting-edge fabrics, trims and components, turning performance data into material decisions, and collaborating closely with Design, Product Development and Suppliers to realize ideas.

The role emphasizes sustainable material choices across the range, solving technical challenges from prototype to production, and a strong eye for colour,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in materials, textiles or product development.
• Strong technical knowledge of fabrics, finishes and testing.
• Eye for colour, trends and storytelling.
• Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative, proactive and detail-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test cutting-edge fabrics, trims and components.
• Turn performance data into smart material decisions.
• Partner with Design, Product Dev and Suppliers to bring ideas to life.
• Drive sustainable material choices across the range.
• Solve technical challenges from prototype to production.

Skills

Materials experience

Textiles knowledge

Testing knowledge

Sustainability mindset

Collaboration

Job description

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking a Materials Technologist for outdoor apparel to push innovation from concept to trail-ready products. You will work on developing cutting-edge fabrics, trims and components, turning performance data into material decisions, and collaborating closely with Design, Product Development and Suppliers to realize ideas.

The role emphasizes sustainable material choices across the range, solving technical challenges from prototype to production, and a strong eye for colour,