Raw Materials Developer, Footwear

Alo Yoga

Commerce, United States
Base: $90,000-$110,000 py; bonus/equity: performan...
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5+ years raw material development experience in footwear
Knowledge of bonding and lamination systems for uppers/bottoms
Proficiency in plm systems and excel for data management
** Alo Yoga is seeking a Raw Materials Developer for Footwear to lead material development for their footwear products. The role focuses on creating sustainable, high-performance materials while collaborating with various teams to ensure timely launches and compliance with quality standards. **

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for developing, engineering, and commercializing footwear materials that meet brand design intent, performance, and sustainability requirements.
  • Candidates must partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Quality, and Sourcing teams to deliver scalable and compliant materials for seasonal launches.
  • The position requires owning material cost targets, negotiating with suppliers, and troubleshooting complex construction issues like delamination or hydrolysis risk.

Matching Summary

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** Alo Yoga is seeking a Raw Materials Developer for Footwear to lead material development for their footwear products. The role focuses on creating sustainable, high-performance materials while collaborating with various teams to ensure timely launches and compliance with quality standards. **

Salary

Base: $90,000-$110,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Performance bonuses and long term incentives available; Benefits: PTO policy and progressive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years raw material development experience in footwear
  • Knowledge of bonding and lamination systems for uppers/bottoms
  • Proficiency in PLM systems and Excel for data management
  • Understanding of chemical compliance frameworks like RSL and REACH
  • Experience managing global supplier relationships and vendor onboarding

Nice-to-have

  • Strong technical judgment for rapid issue diagnosis
  • Experience with sustainable material programs and bio-based claims
  • Ability to translate technical details into decision-ready trade-offs
  • Familiarity with digital color tools and standard management
  • Program management skills comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Footwear Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of raw material development experience in footwear
  • Working knowledge of footwear testing and common failure modes

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