Job Description

The Director of Materials Innovation will lead the research, development and commercialization process for Innovation as part of our Vuori’s Global Product team. You will provide creative, material-based solutions that meet consumer needs and sustainability challenges. You'll scope the fiber and fabric innovation landscape and report on emerging trends to the Design, Development and Materials teams. This position is equal parts investigation, creative problem solving and disciplined project management. As the Material Innovation Sr. Director, you will function as Product Innovation's communication conduit and technical liaison between our internal Product Team and our Mill/Vendor partners, driving the industrial actuation of new materials – from proof-of-concept to commercially-scaled programs. Cost negotiation of new innovation franchises, based on volume will also fall into your purview. 

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