Materials & Color Developer, Soft Goods (CAD & Lab Dips)

Socket.dev; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401k with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Fully equipped fitness center

In-office amenities

Job summary

Trove Brands is seeking a Materials and Color Developer to lead seasonal material and color execution across soft goods, including bags and apparel. You will translate seasonal direction into production-ready standards, manage lab dips, and create color CADs with Photoshop/Illustrator.

You’ll collaborate with Product Managers, Design, and overseas mills to ensure timely, cohesive results. The role demands 3+ years in material/color development, strong textile knowledge, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Materials Science, Fashion Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in raw material and/or color development within fashion, lifestyle, athleisure, performance, or soft goods.
• Strong knowledge of textile construction and raw material categories.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong material sensibility and color evaluation skills.
• Experience with overseas mills and factories.
• Excellent organization and project management across multiple tracks.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop woven, knit, coated, and technical materials; manage mill outreach, sampling, evaluation, and development records.
• Own the lab dip and color approval process from vendor submission through revisions, final approval, and bulk production.
• Create seasonal color CADs, colorways, trend boards, and presentation templates using Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Manage seasonal color updates for carryover SKUs and maintain continuity of approved standards.
• Maintain physical and digital material and color libraries, including swatches and finishes.
• Manage daily material and color communication with overseas vendors and monitor bulk submissions for accuracy.
• Travel internationally as needed to evaluate materials and strengthen supplier relationships.

Skills

3+ years experience in material/color

Textile construction knowledge

Passion for material innovation/color

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design/Materials Science/Fashion Design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Trove Brands is seeking a Materials and Color Developer to lead seasonal material and color execution across soft goods, including bags and apparel. You will translate seasonal direction into production-ready standards, manage lab dips, and create color CADs with Photoshop/Illustrator.

You’ll collaborate with Product Managers, Design, and overseas mills to ensure timely, cohesive results. The role demands 3+ years in material/color development, strong textile knowledge, and a passion for