Senior Textile Materials R&D Lead – Finishes & Innovation

alexanderwang llc.; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 125.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alexander Wang LLC seeks a Senior Manager, Raw Materials R&D to lead the technical research and development engine behind the brand's fabric and materials innovation strategy in New York. This hands-on role owns the science, testing and execution turning concepts into production-ready materials.

You will collaborate with Design, Development and Sourcing to translate priorities into defined briefs, manage lab trials, evaluate new fiber blends, dyes and finishes, and ensure regulatory compliance

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor-level degree in textile science, textile engineering, chemistry or related field; strong portfolio preferred.
• 7+ years in textile/materials R&D with hands-on fiber science, dyeing, finishing, and treatment knowledge.
• Proven track record from concept through testing to production and familiarity with pricing impacts.

Aufgaben

• Lead R&D programs for fabrics, fibers, finishes, dyes, washes, and treatments from concept to validation.
• Translate innovation priorities into defined briefs, specs and timelines with partners.
• Launch lab dip processes and develop core fabric bases balancing innovation with cost targets.
• Partner with mills and suppliers; manage trials, testing, compliance, and documentation.
• Bridge R&D outputs into seasonal development and production handoffs.

Kenntnisse

Fiber science

Dyeing

Finishing technologies

Materials testing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Textile Science/Engineering/Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

Alexander Wang LLC seeks a Senior Manager, Raw Materials R&D to lead the technical research and development engine behind the brand's fabric and materials innovation strategy in New York. This hands-on role owns the science, testing and execution turning concepts into production-ready materials.

You will collaborate with Design, Development and Sourcing to translate priorities into defined briefs, manage lab trials, evaluate new fiber blends, dyes and finishes, and ensure regulatory compliance