or apply directly on Thepeoplebrand's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Thepeoplebrand's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Thepeoplebrand's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Thepeoplebrand
- low 0 stale, 2 reposted of 21 open
- Hiring momentum
- 31 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Thepeoplebrand's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Thepeoplebrand.
About this role
The Materials Development Manager will lead the strategy and execution of materials development for performance-driven product lines in a technical apparel company. This role involves managing a small team, overseeing material innovation, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure product performance and alignment with business goals. The position also requires establishing supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement in material development processes.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Thepeoplebrand as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree required
- 7+ years of experience in materials or textile development for technical products
- Experience in technical outerwear
- Expertise in waterproof/breathable fabrics, insulation technology, and protective textiles
- Strong experience managing global supplier networks and strategic mill partnerships
- Proven ability to set direction, prioritize work, and manage multiple initiatives across seasonal timelines
Nice to have
- Degrees in Textile Development, Materials Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Experience with powersports, snow, moto, or related performance apparel preferred
Worth weighing
- Position is not eligible for sponsorship
- Role is based on-site with a hybrid work environment
Summarised from Thepeoplebrand's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Thepeoplebrand on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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