Director, Material Catalog

Material Bank; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material marketplace company is seeking a Director of Material Catalog to lead the strategy and development of an extensive material catalog for the Architecture and Design industry. This role involves overseeing catalog structure, ensuring data quality, and leveraging AI tools. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong passion for A&D materials. Flexible work schedules available.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Community initiatives

Hybrid work schedules

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a material librarian, specification writer, or sourcing agent.
• Deep knowledge of material categories and compliance.
• Experience managing complex databases.

Responsibilities

• Define standards for material data and oversee taxonomy.
• Lead data mapping and quality assessments.
• Guide AI tools for categorization and validation.

Skills

Passion for A&D materials

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

10+ years of experience as material librarian or related expert

Tools

Large datasets management

AI and machine learning

Job description

Material Bank is a fast-paced, high-growth technology company and created the world\'s largest material marketplace for the Architecture and Design industry, providing the fastest and most powerful way to start and manage a design project. Learn more about us at www.materialbank.com or see below.

Material Bank is seeking a Director of Material Catalog to lead the strategy and development of the world\'s most comprehensive material catalog for the A&D industry. This person will shape how designers worldwide discover, evaluate, and specify materials.

As leader of a focused team, the Director will oversee catalog structure, data mapping, content quality, and attribute enrichment, ensuring a user experience that meets the expectations of the world\'s most discerning designers. They will establish the taxonomy, nomenclature, and governance framework that underpins the platform.

Success in this role requires not only a deep understanding of the material landscape and the nuances of each category, but also a genuine passion for A&D materials. Supported by data scientists, machine learning engineers, and advanced AI tools, the Director will guide the expansion of a future-ready catalog that sets the industry standard.

What You\'ll Do

• Define standards for material data across all categories, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Establish and manage catalog taxonomy, nomenclature, and attribute schemas.
• Serve as the authority on coding and enrichment strategies, with emphasis on output and user experience.
• Lead data mapping and quality assessments.
• Guide AI and machine learning tools for categorization, enrichment, and validation.
• Direct the structuring of documentation including certifications, installation methods, and compliance requirements.
• Manage partnerships with third-party data providers to expand catalog breadth and depth.

Optimization & Insights

• Monitor and improve material coding, searchability, and discoverability.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline data processes.
• Partner with product, engineering, and data teams to drive catalog performance.
• Ensure the catalog delivers expert-level experiences for A&D professionals.
• Stay current with material innovations, sustainability trends, and industry standards.
• Gather user insights to refine taxonomy and improve navigation.
• Enrich adjacent knowledge bases to support prompt-based search and AI-driven discovery.

Qualifications

• True passion for A&D materials
• 10+ years of proven experience as a material librarian, specification writer, sourcing agent, or related data expert
• Deep knowledge of material categories, performance criteria, sustainability, and compliance
• Hands-on experience managing complex databases and large datasets
• Strong grasp of emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and automation
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills; able to connect deep subject expertise with technical execution
• Demonstrated ability to set and uphold a high bar for quality

What You’ll Get From Us

• Our people: An inclusive, innovative, and fast-paced environment with opportunities to work alongside talented colleagues
• Relaxation and celebrations: Flexible PTO, sick days, paid national holidays
• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability plans, and employee assistance program
• Plan for your retirement: 401(k) eligible after your first 90 days
• Giving back: Company-sponsored community initiatives
• Growth: Opportunities to advance your career and contribute creatively
• Flexible work schedules: Hybrid model with options for remote or in-office arrangements

About Material Bank

Material Bank is the world\'s largest material marketplace for the architecture and design industry, providing the fastest and most powerful way to search and sample materials. Material Bank connects design professionals to hundreds of manufacturers through facilitating brand discovery, rep engagement, and material sampling.

Material Bank has transformed the way an entire industry discovers and samples materials. By removing friction in the process, we drive business between architects and designers (members) and our Brand Partners (clients).

Our powerful material database and proprietary robotic distribution facility allow members to order samples until midnight (ET) to be delivered free of charge anywhere in the US, in one box, by 10:30 AM the next morning.

Material Bank is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran or disability status or other status protected under any applicable federal, state or local law.