MATERIAL INNOVATION SPECIALIST

Spin 360 srl; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spin 360 srl, a Milan-based company, leads material innovation projects for fashion, luxury, and consumer goods with openness to new industries and international clients. The role involves coordinating labs, prototyping, and multi-stakeholder groups to ensure durability and compliance with EU sustainability regulations.

You will work across suppliers, testing laboratories, and industry working groups, supporting project planning, reporting, and client materials while staying ahead of

Qualifications

• Degree in Material Engineering, Textile Engineering, or Material Science.
• Around 2 years of industry experience.
• Understanding of textile/leather chemical engineering and production processes.
• Knowledge of emerging material technologies in fashion.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with EU sustainability regulations and testing standards is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret experimental data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Research and scout innovative materials and technologies for fashion and luxury sectors.
• Coordinate laboratory activities, testing processes, and sample logistics.
• Support prototyping and development of new products.
• Assist multi-stakeholder groups on durability and EU sustainability regulations.
• Prepare reports and client materials and track project timelines.

Skills

2 years experience

Material knowledge

Textile/Leather chemistry

Emerging materials

Project management

EU sustainability regs

Data analysis

MS Office

Italian fluent

English fluent

Education

Degree in Material Eng./Textile Eng./Material Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The candidate will contribute to the development and management of material innovation projects, primarily supporting the fashion, luxury and consumer goods sectors, with openness to new industries. The candidate will work on multiple projects with international clients, brands, suppliers, testing laboratories and industry working groups.Key activities include:

• Research and scout innovative materials, processes, and technologies across the fashion industry, staying up-to-date with industry developments and trends.
• Researching and studying the technical specifications of new materials.
• Coordinating laboratory activities and testing processes, sample management and logistics with suppliers and labs.
• Coordinating prototyping activities and the development of new products.
• Supporting multi-stakeholder working groups on product durability and EU sustainability regulations (ESPR, PEFCR, EPR): collecting and consolidating contributions, preparing documentation.
• Stay ahead of sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices related to the fashion and automotive industry.
• Supporting project planning and tracking of activities, deliverables and timelines; preparing reports and client materials.

Your profile

Technical Skills and Requirements:

• Degree in Material Engineering, Textile Engineering, Material Science, or equivalent fields.
• 2 years of experience in similar roles within the industry.
• Understanding of textile and/or leather chemical engineering, material science, and relevant production processes.
• Knowledge of emerging material technologies and innovative processes within the fashion industry.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of EU sustainability regulations and testing standards is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret experimental data.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in written and spoken Italian.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Soft Skills:

• Independence and ability to manage your work autonomously.
• Result-oriented approach and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity and openness across different sectors and technologies.
• Precision and attention to detail in documentation and data.
• Strong teamwork attitude and effective communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in evolving contexts.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Why us?

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience of the applicant.
• Workplace: Milan City Center, hybrid office policy, and flexible working environment.
• The experience of living in a purpose-driven environment where your work has a massive impact on our company growth and footprint reduction.

Contractual arrangements and salary will be commensurate to the qualifications and skills of the successful candidate. Our policy is to build strong, lasting relationships which develop professional skills.

SPIN 360 is a Milan-based excellency specialized in the development of new sustainable business models and technologically and organizationally innovative solutions in several industries: Fashion & Design, Leather, Textile & Apparel, Footwear, Electricity, Automotive, Batteries, Wood and Furniture, Banking & Finance Electric Energy Production & Distribution, Pulp & Paper.
SPIN 360 supports companies in defining and implementing a multi-year sustainability and compliance strategy. It offers advanced services based on the latest scientific, technical, and manufacturing innovations.
With the experience gained from more than two decades of operations and research, SPIN 360 has developed proprietary platforms dedicated to monitoring, evaluating, and improving production processes for sustainable innovation.