Senior Developer Material Accessories

puma; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking a seasoned Material Development professional to lead end-to-end material and trim development for apparel and accessories, ensuring alignment with product, quality, sustainability and cost. You will partner with suppliers, manage development projects, and coordinate with Design and Product Development to hit seasonal milestones while maintaining rigorous testing and compliance standards.

Fluency in English and Mandarin, a diploma in Textile or Materials, and 5+ years of

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Textile, Materials, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in material and/or trim development within apparel, accessories, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of material and/ or trim construction, commercialization, testing, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Drive material development from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with product, quality, sustainability, and cost requirements.
• Partner with suppliers to identify and develop material solutions that support business and product objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate supplier capabilities, performance, and development readiness.
• Proactively identify development risks and implement solutions to support on-time commercialization.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development and other cross-functional teams to achieve seasonal milestones.
• Review testing, sustainability, and compliance requirements to ensure materials meet company standards.
• Maintain accurate material information within development systems and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Material development

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Textile/Materials diploma or degree

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy.

YOUR MISSION

• Drive material development from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with product, quality, sustainability, and cost requirements.
• Partner with suppliers to identify and develop material solutions that support business and product objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate supplier capabilities, performance, and development readiness.
• Proactively identify development risks and implement solutions to support on-time commercialization.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development and other cross-functional teams to achieve seasonal milestones.
• Review testing, sustainability, and compliance requirements to ensure materials meet company standards.
• Maintain accurate material information within development systems and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

YOUR TALENT

• Diploma/Degree in Textile, Materials, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in material and/or trim development within apparel, accessories, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of material and/ or trim construction, commercialization, testing, and supplier management.
• Ability to independently manage development projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.