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Senior Materials Developer - Tokyo Creation Center

Arc'teryx· Raw Material Development
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TokyoFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior Materials Developer focused on high growth, technically advanced textile materials for ARC’TERYX, based in Tokyo Creation Center. Leads material development, guides cross-functional teams, drives on-time delivery, and collaborates with suppliers and partners to advance high-performance textiles for products in hot and humid climates.

Responsibilities

  • Interfacing with Merchandising and Design to communicate preferred fiber target progress and roadmap of materials
  • Curating material core palettes and identifying materials for consolidation and toolbox optimization
  • Researching and developing industry-leading materials with fiber, yarn and finish-forward performance attributes
  • Exploring long lead time material developments and proposing commercialization timelines
  • Providing materials expertise and education to cross-functional teams and partners across the business
  • Understanding cross-functional roles and accountabilities including Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Wear Testing, RM Sourcing and Color Ops
  • Mastering the business of the material toolbox to drive decisions and solve toolbox requests
  • Building knowledge and skills of the Raw Materials Development team and guiding on-time commercialization
  • Identifying and leveraging innovation opportunities for high-performance, durable materials and feasible manufacturing
  • Evaluating supplier technical capabilities and collaborating with Raw Materials Sourcing to stage commercialization with mills
  • Working with sustainability teams to meet preferred material targets
  • Assessing risks and communicating development status to leadership
  • Traveling to global tradeshows and mill partners to build partnerships and explore new materials
  • Testing and evaluating materials using Arc'teryx lab testing and supporting field testing programs

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of apparel/equipment industry experience related to textiles and other materials
  • Degree or diploma in Materials Science, Textile Technology, Product or Textile Design OR equivalent industry experience
  • Understanding of end-to-end Raw Materials Development process and best practices for on-time delivery
  • Thorough understanding of trims and textile manufacturing (dying, finishing, printing, molding, etc.)
  • In-depth knowledge of performance knit, woven, waterproof breathable, and composite textiles
  • Previous materials laboratory testing experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PLM systems
  • Physical ability to handle small boxes and rolls of fabric
  • Ability to travel internationally as required
  • Strong English communication skills; Japanese language a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills with diplomacy and problem-solving
  • Passion for coaching and fostering a positive team environment
  • Ability to balance autonomy and collaboration across multiple teams
  • Strong organizational skills to balance multiple tasks within tight deadlines
  • Flexibility and adaptability in ambiguous situations
  • Inspiration for breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
  • Commitment to doing what is right

Skills

Required:Material development leadershipCross-functional collaborationLaboratory testingSourcing and supplier evaluationProject management

Benefits

  • Not specified in the description
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Arc'teryx

Outdoor Clothing, Technical Outerwear, & Accessories | Arc'teryx United States

Arc'teryx is a high performance outdoor equipment company known for leading innovations in climbing, skiing and alpine technologies

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