Senior Fabric Developer
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30+ days ago
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250 Bowie Avenue Toronto Ontario M6E 4Y2 CanadaJob Title:
Senior Fabric DeveloperCanada Goose isnt like anything else. Weve built something great something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose youre part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition observe every detail and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.
Here opportunities are everywhere - to try something new to learn to do meaningful and impactful work and theyre yours for the taking.
Position Overview:
The Senior Fabrics Developer is responsible for driving innovative high-performance textile development that aligns with design intent sustainability goals cost targets and commercialization timelines. As a senior subject-matter expert this role collaborates cross-functionally and monitors the day-to-day development work of Developers and Associates providing technical guidance andmentorship.
Main Office: 100 Queens Quay East Toronto ON
About You:
Lead end-to-end fabric development for key product categories from concept to commercialization.
Translate design direction and merchandising needs into actionable fabric briefs with aligned performance cost and sustainability requirements.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure fabric aesthetics and technical requirements meet brand standards.
Monitor and support the daily work of Developers and Associates to ensure alignment with seasonal timelines and quality expectations.
Provide day-to-day guidance troubleshoot challenges and elevate technical decision-making across multiple fabric programs.
Ensure consistency and clarity across material briefs fabric standards and testing requirements.
Collaborate with the Sourcing team who lead supplier management and negotiations.
Manage fabric development communication and performance discussions with mills and suppliers.
Drive resourcing and counter-sourcing initiatives to optimize the material portfolio and mitigate risks.
Possess strong knowledge of testing methods and standards to support fabric development decisions.
Collaborate closely with the Product Integrity & Compliance (PIC) team who oversee testing protocols interpret results and manage material issue resolution and corrective actions.
Maintain accurate records of development activities in PLM and ERP systems; support BOM creation and data integrity.
Track progress on seasonal development KPIs including adoption rate cost efficiency and lead-time adherence.
Coordinate seasonal sample yardage and fabric requests in partnership with product development and sourcing.
Oversee and maintain the fabric library to ensure materials are accurately archived accessible and aligned with seasonal and development needs.
Stay current with innovations in yarns finishes and performance technologies to help advance material capabilities.
About The Role:
Degree in Textile Science Material Engineering or a related field.
4-6 years of experience in fabric/materials development within the apparel or performance textile industry.
Background in technical outerwear sportswear or fashion/lifestyle performance preferred.
Deep understanding of textile construction dyeing/finishing lamination and performance testing.
Strong project leadership and task prioritization skills across multiple programs.
Proven ability to guide junior team members and foster collaborative development workflows.
Experience with PLM and ERP systems; Centric or PTC a plus.
Strong communication problem-solving and vendor negotiation skills.
Fluent in English (written and verbal); additional languages are an asset.
Whats in it For You
- A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
- Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
- Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
- Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
- Be a part ofCG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
- Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health embracing change and connecting with colleagues
- Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday. We believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to varying ways to understand the world identify challenges and to discover design produce and deliver great products and service. Our different perspectives are what enable us to create dream and live in the open.
Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
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