Are you energized by creative solutions and collaborative teams? ThirdLove is looking for a detail-oriented materials guru who is passionate about quality & excited about innovation. You’ll partner with our Design & Production teams and work closely with suppliers to source & develop the highest quality materials and bring concepts to life. 

THE JOB:

• Partner with Design in the sourcing and development of raw materials and provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams
• Communicate with fabric and trim suppliers to source & develop materials according to Design direction with quality, price, and lead-time considerations top of mind
• Track seasonal development, communicate status to Manager, Design, and Production teams, ensuring materials are adopted according to the seasonal T&A Calendar
• Anticipate problems, offer solutions, and address issues with materials in order to meet the company’s aesthetic goals and financial targets
• With direction from the Raw Materials Manager, manage development and bulk material testing reports
• Escalate development concerns and risks with manager and cross-functional teams as needed
• Partner closely with Design and Production in the lab dip and bulk color process
• Continuously research materials newness, market trends and innovation
• Identify opportunities to improve process & create efficiencies
• Organize and maintain materials library

THE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-6 years of professional experience in material development or textiles
• 4 year college degree
• Understanding of product development & manufacturing process from concept through production
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to cultivate supplier relationships
• Proven ability to work closely with designers and suppliers
• Understanding of material testing protocols
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse group of people
• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple projects on different timelines
• Passionate, spirited, detail oriented and highly organized
• Color training and/or analysis experience a plus

THE PERKS

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability) 
• Dog Friendly Office 
• Gym and Transportation Reimbursements 
• 16 weeks of maternity leave 
• 401k plan
• Equity
• Subsidized delivered lunches 3 days a week
• Awesome product discounts and quarterly product allotment (free products)
• Wellness benefits including monthly in-office massage visits

ThirdLove® is empowering women to feel comfortable and confident in their everyday lives. We’re the innovative brand behind half-sizes and we’re looking for talented people who share our commitment to providing a better, more intuitive shopping experience.

Our rapidly growing team (over 400 today) is based in San Francisco with offices in Chico, CA and Argentina. We’re funded by Tier 1 investors and are disrupting a $100 billion global market — we’ve been named one of the Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2018, Best Breakthrough Start-Up, and one of 2018’s Top Retail Disruptors.

Our culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and data-driven. Instead of using standard industry molds, we developed an algorithm to help our customers find their perfect fit — to date, over 11 million women have taken our easy-to-use Fit Finder® Quiz. Since our inception, we’ve backed all of our decisions with the latest lift tests and media mix models, and because our teams work closely together across departments, we are able to achieve effective, dynamic results. Our people and our machines are always learning.

Five core values drive all of the work we do:

• Every Day Is a New Day. Learn from the past but keep moving forward. Stay positive and optimistic.
• Make It Happen. Be proactive. Be thoughtful about how.
• Defy Conventions. Question the status quo. Ask why. Be nimble and embrace change.
• We're Stronger Together. Give your full attention, share information, and help others learn and develop.
• Put Customers First. Make every interaction count. Listen to, respect, and delight customers.

If you want to impact millions of people each and every day, and you share these values, we’d love to hear from you.

ThirdLove is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ThirdLove is an E-Verify employer and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information please visit E-Verify.