Product Development Specialist (Fashion)

1. Fabric & Trims Development:Collaborate with product development teams to source and develop materials that meet the performance, aesthetics and sustainability goals of our products;Provide regular updates and reports to the product development team and management;Ensure that our materials meet regulatory and safety standards;Ensure that all material product cards in the PLM system are up to date and accurate;Negotiate prices (including surcharges), lead times and minimum order quantities with suppliers.2. Quality Assurance & Testing:Develop and implement testing protocols to assess material performance under various conditions;Conduct and coordinate rigorous testing and evaluation of fabrics and trims to ensure they meet our standards, including data from suppliers and 3rd-party testing labs;Work with quality assurance teams to ensure consistent material quality in production;Keep detailed records of test results;Review fabric shipment samples.3. Sustainability & New Technology Initiatives:Identify opportunities to incorporate sustainable materials and practices into product development;Ensure environment impact reduction through material innovation/ choices;Ensure sustainability data for materials are up to date and accurate in the PLM system;Contribute to sustainability initiatives and other science-driven projects;Other;Establish and maintain relationships with key material suppliers.