TravisMathew · 1 week ago
Junior Materials Developer
TM - HQ - Huntington Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.92/hr - $40.38/hr
2+ years expTravisMathew is a premium apparel brand that focuses on bridging the gap between performance and lifestyle. The Junior Materials Developer will assist in fabric and trim development for the Women’s line, collaborating closely with Design, Development, and Material Sourcing teams to meet aesthetic requirements and sourcing strategies.
ApparelFashionSports
Responsibilities
Partner with Design, Merch, Development & Sourcing teams to develop in season fabrics for Women’s line. Actively participate in the fabric selection process
Responsible for 1-2 Inline Pillars seasonal fabric developments into bulk ready fabrics that meet Travis Mathew fabric quality standards and adhere to the timelines, sourcing strategy and costing targets. Identify potential issues in manufacturing and make recommendations to mitigate risk
Track fabric, lab dip and print submissions, developments, pricing and approvals in PLM system. Order and track yardage commitments on greige rolls & proto rolls in PLM system
Maintain all development files, reports for documentation, follow-up, tracking and seasonal recaps
Prepare and present development trials with key stakeholders to assist with fabric / trim adoption efforts
Communicate sourcing requirements to vendors and mills
Review and follow-up to ensure that all test results pass
Responsible for development of 1-2 Inline Pillars seasonal trim items including Buttons, Labels, Zippers, Metal hardware and other trim as needed
Maintain the trim Centric library to ensure all critical process information is maintained (i.e., material specs, lead time, pricing)
Files and maintains organizations of lab dips, strike offs and trim developments of season
Meet key deadlines for all developments, adhering to the seasonal Design and Development calendar and ensure approvals, documentation and clear communications to all vendor partners to meet sampling deadlines
Understand each new fabric and it’s limitations and capabilities in order to guide design team for future season development and usage
Show consistent progress season over season in development initiatives and become the company expert in specific material categories
Be the TravisMathew “expert” to vendor and mill partners in relation to fabric development for M&D and create valuable relationships with partners
Attend scheduled team and milestone meetings as needed
Qualification
Required
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Dynamic analytical, problem solving and project management abilities
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
Working knowledge of fabric construction standards and manufacturing process
Ability to utilize technical expertise to communicate expectations for developments
Ability to make oral and written presentations; ability and confidence to present opinions and thoughts in a clear, unbiased manner
Ability to manage change and shift priorities based on evolving business requirements and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills; especially when it comes to working directly with senior level directors
Ability to communicate effectively to a globally diverse vendor base
Bachelor's Degree or technical trade school and/or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years experience in material sourcing and development
Company
TravisMathew
TravisMathew is a high-growth golf and lifestyle apparel company.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-08-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Travis Brasher
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-07-16
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