**Role & Responsibilities:**

As part of the **Global Material Sourcing (GMS) Team** , the **Technical Material Developer** will execute the GMS FTW material development activities that service **all FTW brands** , with a focus on supporting the needs of **technical and functional footwear** . This role is the **technical fabric engineering partner** for Brand/Product teams and suppliers, responsible for translating end-use performance requirements into **engineered textile solutions** (fiber/yarn selection, knit/weave/warp-knit structures, finishing/lamination/coatings, and functional chemistries) and for driving **material construction readiness** for commercialization. The individual is responsible for managing and overseeing footwear **material development and pre-production** activities. The role will **operationally connect** with Brands, Sourcing Development, Sourcing Operations, Material Quality and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability teams, and externa...