Job Description

Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd based in Alfreton, Derbyshire specialise in the design and marketing of technical outdoor clothing and equipment. Our experienced and enthusiastic team develop innovative designs, manufactured to the highest standard and brought to market throughout the world. Equip Outdoor Technologies own and operate two leading aspirational outdoor brands, Rab and Lowe Alpine. For further information on Equip please visit our website at www.equipuk.com



Our team is based at our Head Office just outside The Peak District National Park off jct28 of the M1 corridor.

Position:

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We are recruiting for a

Junior Materials Developer

, to help with all stages of the materials development process, from initial concept to sourcing and development, and bulk quality management.



You will assist in developing new fabrics and materials to meet seasonal fabric and colour briefs, while supporting SMS & bulk quality and colour continuity processes. Additionally, you will provide support to the product development teams, including product developers, garment technologists, and designers.

Key Responsibilities of Junior Materials Developer (including but not limited to):

Assist in all stages of the materials development process, from initial concept to sourcing, development, and bulk quality management. Research the latest textile and outdoor product trends and work with the Senior Materials Developer and Senior Product Manager to present new fabric and product ideas to the wider product team. Help develop new fabrics and materials to meet seasonal fabric and colour briefs while assisting in bulk quality and colour continuity processes. Work with the Senior Materials Developer to ensure new developments are signed off and commercialized to agreed performance and standards, including performance specifications, RSL standards, compliance certifications, and commercial terms. Help the Design and Materials teams deliver materials that match the seasonal colour palette by working with mills worldwide through the lab dip process. Aid in maintaining a materials database, ensuring performance specifications, commercial information, and compliance documentation are up to date. Assist in testing new fabric concepts and developments using standard textile lab tests and help implement wider wearer and field-testing programs. Handle the day-to-day lab dipping process, working with the Design team to deliver fabrics that meet seasonal colour requirements, highlighting issues and helping to provide solutions to problem colours. Support the Materials team in assessing and approving bulk production fabrics to ensure performance and colour standards are maintained. Champion fabric performance and help drive performance and testing standards with the Senior Materials Developer, including collecting and maintaining fabric test report. Manage the fabric library and storage.

Requirements:

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To join us as

Junior Materials Developer

you must have:

Essential

Degree or equivalent in a textile-related subject, or proven industry experience Have strong IT skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and related programmes An understanding of the textile dyeing process and experience in colour management Strong communication and organisational skills Show independent working and problem solving alongside being a team player Can do attitude; ability to understand and pick up protocol quickly

Desirable

An interest in the outdoors and an understanding of the types of activities Experience working with global mills and understanding of the textile sourcing and development process

Other information:

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Salary and Benefits:

28,366 - 34,040 per annum commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience Contributory company pension scheme, subject to qualifying conditions Discretionary profit share bonus scheme Life Assurance Scheme Hybrid working (discretionary basis, determined by business need) as well as an early finish on Fridays! Employee Wellbeing Programme Free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning training resources Great staff discounts on our Rab and Lowe Alpine products Reciprocal trade discounts on climbing, bikes, camping, sailing and running equipment Casual dress code Modern office facilities with free on-site parking and we are proud to be a climate neutral company

Closing date for applications is 18 May 2025

For general enquiries please contact: recruitment@equipuk.com



Strictly No Agencies please

Our people are part of one team that is geared to achieving success for the company, and we are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff.

We are looking for people who are passionate about and can help live our values of

Synergy, Ingenuity, Ambition, Determination and Integrity.