Senior Quality Developer

Senior Fabric Developer Canada Goose isnt like anything else. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose youre part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. 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.

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 and mentorship.

Main Office: 100 Queens Quay East Toronto ON

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.
• 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.
• 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 p roduct 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.

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.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); additional languages are an asset.

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