Performance apparel developer & manufacturer a Senior Performance Textile Technician to coordinate with Customer Service team on commercialization of new textile technologies products to the Brands we work with.
_Responsibilities_
Provide technical support to Brand Services team on textile developments
Coordinate textile R&D projects in collaboration with overseas office(s) from concept to finished product, establish SOP so manage new developments and supply chain partners
Assist in troubleshooting issues pertaining to textile development and quality of sample and bulk
Study and identify suitable technology, machinery and equipment for textile R&D
Research, study, evaluate and validate test methods, performance standards and requirements of new textile technologies/products prior to development or introduction of new products to customers
_Requirements_
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in textile and/or sports apparel field in servicing North American brands/customers, preferable in development of performance knit fabrics
Good understanding of the synthetic textile manufacturing process, preferably polyester
Good understanding of knitting and fabric structures, able to analyze fabrics to the level of yarn
Good understanding of test methods (AATCC, ASTM, ISO, etc.) on textile/fabric
Post secondary degree in Textile Technology, particularly related to knitting, dyeing and finishing of textile products
Overseas and domestic travel required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
RRSP match
Vision care
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Textile and/or sports apparel in servicing NA brands: 5 years (Required)
Education:
DCS / DEC (Required)
Language:
Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese (Required)
Work remotely:
Yes