You’ll love it because you will…
Be the co-creator of the “ Materials` First” strategy as we build and grow the Apparel division at Spanx. You will be able to put in place all your experience to research but mostly to develop materials with global suppliers that will enable Design to create garments with the “Spanx-Effect” that fully embody the Spanx’s mantra of “Essentials with Confidence-Built in."
We require…
- 7+ years of relevant Global Material R&D In knits & Wovens) in functional materials & _experience on how fabrics render on garment application
- Expertise and Technology: Applies functional and technical expertise to accomplish work; adopts, develops and generates new functionality within technical materials.
- Knowledge of global suppliers in the technical fabrics arena, with specific focus on knitted fabrics, although knowledge of woven fabrics is also required.
- Ability to connect materials to the final products to create a highly collaborative synergy between design creative vision, merchandising plan and production quality and margin delivery expectations.
- Creativity & Innovation: Embraces new ideas; seeks out diverse perspectives; reassesses, experiments, and brainstorms to generate ideas and insights; thinks in new and different ways to create innovative approaches and solutions
- Influence: Establishes credibility and uses compelling insights to appeal to others’ needs and persuade them to a different point of view
- Communication: Speaks clearly and understandably; presents with confidence; gauges audience reaction, interest, and understanding, and adjusts communication style or content accordingly.
- Relationship Building: Establishes positive relationships internally and externally, interacts with individuals at all levels, and cultivates impactful networks.
Spanx is proud of our continued Progressive People Practices…
- Company Healthcare Plan: $0.00 out of pocket (Employee only benefit)
Fertility testing and treatment are included in Spanx’s medical plans, even without the diagnosis of infertility.
- Parental Leave Policy: Primary caregiver receives 16 weeks AND will have the option to work a half-time schedule (20 hours per week) for up to four additional weeks with full-time (40 hours per week) pay.
- Mental Health Days: 10 days
- 401K: Matched up to 4% with immediate vesting.
- PTO & Company Holidays: PLUS two full weeks of companywide closures (one in the Spring; one between Christmas and NYE)
- Flex Friday: Year-round half day Fridays!
