Raw Material Developer

KnixToronto, Ontario, CanadaHybrid, Onsite

Knix is a direct-to-consumer intimate apparel brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing companies in Canada and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space.

The

Raw Material Developer

will support the Knix product development process by applying new thinking to fabric creation and sourcing. You will bring the capabilities of our new and existing products to life through expert knowledge of fabric performance and functionality. A day in the life of a Raw Material Developer entails everything from selecting fabrics for prototypes, travelling to fabric shows and offshore factories, reviewing lab test and wear test data, communicating with vendors and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The Opportunity

Support end-to-end seasonal design and development process that enables and elevates innovation, productivity, efficiency, quality and profitability.
Travel to fabric shows to source new fabric collections, trims and concepts.
Partner with fabric suppliers to deliver highly innovative fabrics and provide technical support with design, product development, product integrity, and garment vendor partners.
Uphold the fabric development calendar and adhere to seasonal calendar deadlines.
Coordinate meetings between mills, design & product development as needed to find new fabric qualities and finishing techniques.
Complete input details of fabrication in tech packs
Execute technical validation and approval process for Raw Materials
Partner with the QA team on fabric testing reporting and risk assessments on developments - level set quality, performance attributes and usage expectations to product cross-functional team.
Follow new fabric concepts through the fitting, testing and approval process.
Participate in weekly meetings to interact with Design, Technical and Sourcing to advise on new product development progress.

Qualifications

You have 4-5 years of Fabric R&D/Production experience working closely & building relationships with fabric suppliers and overseas vendors.
You are knowledgeable in the apparel manufacturing process as well as with performance fabric testing protocols.
Solid raw material construction knowledgeClear understanding of raw material manufacturing techniquesStrong awareness of raw material trend direction, and research & development avenues.
You have established strong partnerships with fabric suppliers and can navigate difficult situations to drive solutions while maintaining positive relationships.
Understanding of AATCC and ASTM industry test methods.
You have visited mill/fabric facilities & have a keen eye for quality, compliance & process optimization.
Strong ability to lead your area of business and influence decision-making with peers and leadership.
You can multi-task and adapt while maintaining a positive working relationship with all cross-functional departments in a fast-paced dynamic environment with colliding and fluctuating deadlines.
You pay great attention to detail, are highly organized and adhere to deadlines.

How we HireOur people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature. Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. Knix is an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.Apply for this job

Life at Knix

Thrive Here & What We ValueKnix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. | Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. | Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. | We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America, and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. | We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class customer experience, innovative products, and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. | Come join us if you are looking for a purpose-driven and authentic career!</s> | Competitive pay with performance-based pay increases | Health benefits program that starts on first day | Parental leave top-up program up to 80% of salary | Company GRSP program that matches up to (3%) of pay | One-of-a-kind culture committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all team members can bring their whole selves to work | Generous employee discounts offering up to 50% on favorite Knix products | Career advancement opportunities with monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual awards and recognition.</s> | 1. Inclusive and diverse workplace | 2. Oneof-a-kind culture that fosters authenticity and purpose-driven careers | 3. Generous employee discounts | 4. Mental health & wellness platform with therapy and coaching sessions | 5. Opportunities for monthly, quarterly, and semiannual awards and recognition</s> | Knix is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities during the application process. | Knix celebrates its inclusive work environment and welcomes members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.</s> | 2. Health benefits program that starts on your first day | 3. Parental Leave TopUp Program up to 80% of your salary | 4. Company GRSP Program that matches up to (3%) of your pay | 5. Generous employee discounts that offer up to 50% on your favourite Knix products</s> | 1. Passionate about fashion, retail, and consumer trends | 2. Thrive in a fastpaced environment | 3. Celebrating everyone and their intersecting identities | 4. Commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing</s> | 1. Inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. | 2. Celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. | 3. Committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs.</s> | Parental Leave Top-Up Program up to 80% of your salary | Savings and Retirement: Company GRSP Program that matches up to (3%) of your pay | Career Advancement opportunities</s> | We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon | We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. | 16. Inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. | 17. Celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. | 18. Committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs.</s> | Generous employee discounts that offer up to 50% on favorite Knix products | Monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual awards and recognition for employees who consistently meet and exceed store KPIs | Career advancement opportunities as the company is growing fast | Health benefits program that starts on first day of employment | Mental health & wellness platform offering therapy and coaching sessions | Flexibility: schedule includes Sunday and Monday off, vacation days, floater days, sick days, and more.</s> | 2. Hybrid Work Environment | 3. Respectful and Supportive Workplace | 4. Celebrating Diverse and Inclusive Teams | 5. Commitment to Providing Reasonable Accommodations</s> | 2. Empowering people everywhere | 3. Fastgrowing company | 4. Bestin-class customer experience and products | 5. Generous employee discounts</s> | 2. Opportunities for career advancement | 3. Competitive compensation package | 4. Health benefits program that starts on your first day | 5. Parental Leave TopUp Program</s> | 3. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities | 4. Passionate and ambitious employees who believe in the mission | 5. Naturally curious and ambitious by nature</s> | 1. Inclusive work environment | 2. Celebrating diverse backgrounds and perspectives | 3. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities</s> | 1. Missiondriven and authentic career | 2. Inclusive and equitable approach to hiring | 3. Celebrating diverse backgrounds and perspectives | 4. Providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.</s> | 2. Oneof-a-kind culture that is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all our team members can bring their whole selves to work | 3. Opportunities for monthly, quarterly, and semiannual awards and recognition | 4. Access to a mental health & wellness platform that offers therapy and coaching sessions | 1. Knix is an awardwinning intimate apparel and activewear brand that empowers people everywhere to be unapologetically free. | 2. Knix is one of the fastestgrowing intimate apparel brands in North America and globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. | 3. Knix reaches over 3 million customers through online stores, retail locations across North America, and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. | 4. Knix revolutionizes the apparel industry with bestin-class customer experience, innovative products, and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. | 5. Knix is a purposedriven and authentic career that celebrates inclusive work environment and welcomes members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.</s> | Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that empowers people everywhere to be unapologetically free. | We are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America and globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. | We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. | 2. Supportive work environment | 3. Opportunities for career advancement | 4. Generous employee discounts | 5. Health benefits program that starts on your first day</s> | 3. Competitive base salary plus monthly bonus | 6. Access to a mental health & wellness platform that offers therapy and coaching sessions | 7. Generous employee discounts that offer up to 50% on your favourite Knix products | 8. Opportunities for monthly, quarterly, and semiannual awards and recognition</s> | 1. ConsumerCentric | 2. Entrepreneurial, Strategic, and ResultsOriented | 3. Inclusive and Equitable Approach | 4. Celebrating Everyone and Their Intersecting Identities | 5. Providing Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities</s> | Knix is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. | Competitive pay with base salary plus bonus and performance-based pay increases | Savings and retirement plan that matches up to (3%) of pay | Career advancement opportunities with monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual awards and recognition</s> | Emphasize on fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment efforts.</s> | 1. Knix is an awardwinning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. | 2. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. | 3. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastestgrowing intimate apparel brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. | 4. We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. | 5. We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our bestin-class customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. | 6. Come join us if you are looking for a purposedriven and authentic career! | 7. Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission. | 8. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature. | 9. Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. | 10. We take an inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. | 11. Knix is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. | 12. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. | 13. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. | 14. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! | 15. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.</s>

Raw Material Developer