Leather Materials Innovator for Luxury Goods

Quince; Roma; Vor Ort; < EUR 1; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Quince, a direct-to-consumer fashion brand, seeks a Leather Material Developer to advance material quality and support strategic leather library initiatives across premium categories.

You will collaborate with design, product development, QA/QC, and supply chain teams to align material innovation with brand positioning, while ensuring ethical sourcing and sustainability across suppliers.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, Leather Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years in leather material development, sourcing, or QA/QC within luxury brands.
• Strong knowledge of leather tanning, finishing, and testing methods.
• Proven track record in vendor management and supply chain optimization.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Passion for craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability in leather goods.

Aufgaben

• Develop, benchmark, and archive premium leather materials for handbags, small leather goods, belts, and accessories.
• Establish and maintain a centralized Leather Library to ensure consistency and facilitate innovation.
• Define and implement rigorous quality standards for leather performance, durability, and aesthetics.
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to address defects, color variation, and wear issues.
• Identify and evaluate global leather suppliers ensuring traceability and ethical sourcing.
• Manage vendor performance, negotiate terms, and drive continuous improvement in material quality.
• Work closely with design, product development, and supply chain teams to align material innovation with brand positioning.
• Provide technical expertise to support new product launches and premium collections.
• Monitor supply chain risks and ensure compliance with sustainability and regulatory standards.
• Implement traceability systems to strengthen transparency and accountability.

Kenntnisse

Leather material development

Vendor management

Supply chain optimization

Communication & negotiation

Sustainability focus

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science, Leather Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Quince, a direct-to-consumer fashion brand, seeks a Leather Material Developer to advance material quality and support strategic leather library initiatives across premium categories.

You will collaborate with design, product development, QA/QC, and supply chain teams to align material innovation with brand positioning, while ensuring ethical sourcing and sustainability across suppliers.