Senior Materials Innovation Lead — Athletic Apparel (Equity)

Bandit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health benefits

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Bandit Running seeks a forward-thinking Senior Raw Materials Manager to lead the research, development, and execution of fabrics, trims, and material techniques that set our brand apart. You will drive innovation rooted in athlete insight and lab-tested performance, collaborating cross-functionally to scale concepts from concept to commercialization.

Based in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn headquarters, this full-time in-office role offers competitive base salary plus equity, comprehensive benefits,

Qualifications

• Research and develop best-in-class materials, trims, and technical applications with a performance-meets-lifestyle lens.
• Collaborate with design, product development, and sourcing to bring innovative concepts to life.
• Maintain a pulse on material innovations across sport, fashion, and adjacent industries to fuel concept development.

Responsibilities

• Own the raw material development calendar and ensure on-time deliverables from concept to commercialization.
• Coordinate closely with suppliers and mills on developments, sampling, testing, and approvals.
• Manage and maintain meticulous records of raw material libraries, tracking systems, and seasonal updates.
• Lead wear testing: organize tester groups, distribute prototypes, and collect athlete feedback; manage lab testing protocols and results.

Skills

Textile innovation

Materials development

Collaboration

Timeline management

Documentation

Running culture

Job description

Bandit Running seeks a forward-thinking Senior Raw Materials Manager to lead the research, development, and execution of fabrics, trims, and material techniques that set our brand apart. You will drive innovation rooted in athlete insight and lab-tested performance, collaborating cross-functionally to scale concepts from concept to commercialization.

Based in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn headquarters, this full-time in-office role offers competitive base salary plus equity, comprehensive benefits,