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adidas
3.9
Manager Materials Development - Apparel
Portland, OR
$67K - $105K (Glassdoor est.)
College/ university degree or comparable degree/education in textile engineering or related field. Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in material……
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adidas

3.9

Manager Materials Development - Apparel

Portland, OR

$67K - $105K (Glassdoor est.)

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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

We’ll never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product development teams create every shirt, every shoe and every piece of equipment for thousands of athletes and fashion lovers as if it was one of a kind. And it truly is, as they weave their passion into every single product. But translating designs, drawings and renderings into real products requires a lot of decision making.

As Manager Materials Development Apparel you are a key contributor in the apparel material development process by ensuring the availability of materials (fabrics, trims and prints), which support the strategic marketing & design direction to enable commercial success. You will find and/or develop the right materials according to calendar timelines, target prices, sourcing policy, and quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Be the key contact and consultant for all material related questions for all internal interfaces
Lead all cross-functional discussions related to materials topics, steer the material selection process and drive material consolidation to improve efficiency

Build and maintain a close relationship with internal and external interfaces such as Design, Creation Center Product Development, Material Sourcing, Quality and Suppliers
Ensure availability and accuracy of materials data in internal administration system (technical data, cost, toolbox, lifecycle)
Identify suitable sources for new material developments according to sourcing strategy and in line with garment allocation

Interact and guide Tier 2 suppliers to translate the design vision into new, innovative material which meet commercial needs of the brand
Initiate and monitor all seasonal material developments (work together with Tier 2 suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and Advanced Creation) and be responsible for initial material price negotiations with suppliers during development stage
Ensure that all selected materials are tested and released by Materials Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines and adidas quality standards
Cooperate with cross-functional team to create a focused material toolbox and provide guidance on how to improve material efficiencies
Continuously improvement through regular consolidation and verification of materials library for cross functional communities, enforce material sharing where possible
Provide latest information/research on material trends to the respective Business Units/ categories also by gathering input from internal stakeholders, fairs, supplier meetings, apparel material show etc.
Responsible for working with horizontal teams to translate the innovation and sustainable concepts to Business plan in Business units.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Marketing

Design
Sourcing (incl. Quality)
Product Operations (Product Development, Sustainability and Materials, Advanced Creation, Planning, Costing)
Suppliers Tier 2
Creation Center in Asia and North America

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Powerful communication and presentation skills
Strong influencing skills and solution-oriented mindset
Strong knowledge of the apparel creation process, identify and call out material related issues and offer alternatives to parties involved
Good planning and organization skills, ability to multi-tasking
English language proficiency required
Strong IT skills (e-mail, MS office), ability to work with internal material database and reporting tool, preferably first experience in 3D creation process
Continuous learning/growth mindset
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

College/ university degree or comparable degree/education in textile engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in material development or associated field

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

– CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU –

BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.

JOB TITLE:

Manager Materials Development - Apparel

BRAND:

LOCATION:

Portland

TEAM:

Product Development & Operations

STATE:

COUNTRY/REGION:

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full time

NUMBER:

546744

DATE:

Jul 1, 2026

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Base pay range

The minimum salary is $67K and the max salary is $105K.

$67K – $105K/yr (Glassdoor est.)

$84K

/yr Median

Portland, OR

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adidas

3.9

Manager Materials Development - Apparel

Portland, OR

$67K - $105K (Glassdoor est.)

adidas

3.9

Manager Materials Development - Apparel

Portland, OR

$67K - $105K (Glassdoor est.)

Is your resume a good match?

Use AI to find out how well the skills on your resume fit this job description.

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Be the key contact and consultant for all material related questions for all internal interfaces
Lead all cross-functional discussions related to materials topics, steer the material selection process and drive material consolidation to improve efficiency

Build and maintain a close relationship with internal and external interfaces such as Design, Creation Center Product Development, Material Sourcing, Quality and Suppliers
Ensure availability and accuracy of materials data in internal administration system (technical data, cost, toolbox, lifecycle)
Identify suitable sources for new material developments according to sourcing strategy and in line with garment allocation

Interact and guide Tier 2 suppliers to translate the design vision into new, innovative material which meet commercial needs of the brand
Initiate and monitor all seasonal material developments (work together with Tier 2 suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and Advanced Creation) and be responsible for initial material price negotiations with suppliers during development stage
Ensure that all selected materials are tested and released by Materials Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines and adidas quality standards
Cooperate with cross-functional team to create a focused material toolbox and provide guidance on how to improve material efficiencies
Continuously improvement through regular consolidation and verification of materials library for cross functional communities, enforce material sharing where possible
Provide latest information/research on material trends to the respective Business Units/ categories also by gathering input from internal stakeholders, fairs, supplier meetings, apparel material show etc.
Responsible for working with horizontal teams to translate the innovation and sustainable concepts to Business plan in Business units.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Marketing

Design
Sourcing (incl. Quality)
Product Operations (Product Development, Sustainability and Materials, Advanced Creation, Planning, Costing)
Suppliers Tier 2
Creation Center in Asia and North America

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Powerful communication and presentation skills
Strong influencing skills and solution-oriented mindset
Strong knowledge of the apparel creation process, identify and call out material related issues and offer alternatives to parties involved
Good planning and organization skills, ability to multi-tasking
English language proficiency required
Strong IT skills (e-mail, MS office), ability to work with internal material database and reporting tool, preferably first experience in 3D creation process
Continuous learning/growth mindset
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

College/ university degree or comparable degree/education in textile engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in material development or associated field

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

JOB TITLE:

Manager Materials Development - Apparel

BRAND:

LOCATION:

Portland

TEAM:

Product Development & Operations

STATE:

COUNTRY/REGION:

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full time

NUMBER:

546744

DATE:

Jul 1, 2026

See company reviews

Base pay range

The minimum salary is $67K and the max salary is $105K.

$67K – $105K/yr (Glassdoor est.)

$84K

/yr Median

Portland, OR

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3.9

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