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About the Role
Bandit Running is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Raw Materials Manager to lead the research, development, and execution of fabrics, trims, and material techniques. This role drives innovation rooted in athlete insight and lab-tested performance, ensuring material concepts are executable at scale and inform product and design decisions.
Responsibilities
- Research and develop best-in-class materials, trims, and technical applications with a performance-meets-lifestyle lens.
- Collaborate closely with design, product development, and sourcing to bring innovative concepts to life.
- Maintain a pulse on material innovations across sport, fashion, and adjacent industries to fuel concept development.
- Own the raw material development calendar and ensure on-time deliverables from concept to commercialization.
- Coordinate closely with suppliers and mills on developments, sampling, testing, and approvals.
- Manage and maintain meticulous records of raw material libraries, tracking systems, and seasonal updates.
- Lead all phases of wear testing: organize tester groups, distribute prototypes, and collect athlete feedback.
- Work cross-functionally to manage lab testing protocols, timelines, and results.
- Analyze and summarize performance data to drive iterative material improvement and design decisions.
Requirements
- 6-7+ years of experience in textile innovation, materials development, or apparel design with a technical focus.
- Expertise in knit and woven constructions, performance finishes, innovation, and advanced trims.
- Ability to translate trend, performance, and brand needs into innovative material solutions.
- Experience managing timelines and communicating with suppliers, mills, and testing labs.
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation, follow-through, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Passion for running and performance culture is a strong plus.
Skills
- Textile innovation
- Materials development
- Apparel design
- Knit constructions
- Woven constructions
- Performance finishes
- Innovation
- Advanced trims
- Trend translation
- Performance needs translation
- Brand needs translation
- Timeline management
- Supplier communication
- Mill communication
- Testing lab communication
- Documentation
- Follow-through
- Cross-functional collaboration
Location
- Greenpoint, Brooklyn headquarters
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-office
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000-$150,000
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + equity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible PTO
About the Company
- Bandit Running is a pioneering technical performance brand committed to creating innovative, high-quality apparel & gear for goal-driven runners.
- Our mission to “Evolve Running” guides everything we do, always putting the needs of the global running community first.
- As the fastest-growing brand in the sport, we challenge conventional brand-building norms, prioritizing an extremely high-bar for disruptive excellence across product, experiences & content.
- Our vision is to build an enduring, iconic brand that breaks down barriers & inspires greater passion & participation in the sport we love.
- We are building an incredible culture rooted in our three core values—Trust, Empathy, & Excellence.
- We believe that in order to build the best team, our baseline is an environment where everyone can bring their full & authentic selves to the table.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire team members for their potential & advocate for diversity, equity, & inclusion.
- We do not discriminate based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.