Material Developer: Advanced Textiles for Footwear

Klättermusen AB; Åre kommun; On-site; SEK 488,705 - 651,607; Full time

Job summary

Klättermusen AB is looking for a skilled Material Developer to join their Material Team in Åre, Sweden. This role involves engineering advanced textiles and footwear materials, managing quality assurance, and facilitating sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering or Material Science, along with 3+ years of hands-on experience in fabric and trim development. Strong project management skills and collaborative abilities are essential, with proficiency in PLM systems and business-level English communication required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fabric and trim development within footwear.
• Strong knowledge of footwear and textile manufacturing processes.
• Experience with sustainable materials and practices.

Responsibilities

• Work cross‑functionally to engineer advanced materials.
• Develop testing protocols to assess material performance.
• Identify opportunities for sustainable materials in product development.

Skills

Fabric and trim development

Textile chemistry

Project management

Analytical abilities

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering or Material Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Job description

Klättermusen AB is looking for a skilled Material Developer to join their Material Team in Åre, Sweden. This role involves engineering advanced textiles and footwear materials, managing quality assurance, and facilitating sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering or Material Science, along with 3+ years of hands-on experience in fabric and trim development. Strong project management skills and collaborative abilities are essential, with proficiency in PLM systems and business-level English communication required.