Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

We free the wild inside everyone and out there!
We are looking for you to join our team in the Fabric Development Apparel Department at our headquarters in Idstein as a Manager Fabric Development Apparel (f/m/d) as soon as possible. The position is temporary for two years as a parental leave cover.
Your role in the Wolfpack:
  • Sourcing, development and material management of fabrics and materials within seasonal collection planning
  • Execution of quality control and quality assurance procedures
  • Conducting, evaluating and assessing physical material tests
  • Cooperation with suppliers and monitoring development timelines
  • Requesting, comparing and evaluating price quotations
  • Optimization of development processes in close cooperation with Product Management and Design
  • Participation in internal meetings relevant to collection development
  • Maintenance and updating of product and collection data and provision of relevant information for internal stakeholders
  • Contribution to project-related working groups, particularly in the areas of sustainability and innovation
  • Collaboration with international stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Business travel to national and international suppliers and industry events
What you bring:

  • Degree in Textile Design, Textile Engineering, Textile Management or a comparable qualification
  • Professional experience in fabric development or comparable areas
  • Strong understanding of textile production processes and textile analysis methods, ideally relating to functional outdoor materials
  • Experience in evaluating material quality and supplier performance
  • Confident written and spoken English skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office and ideally with product management systems
  • Strong interest in technological developments and innovative materials
  • Experience in working with external business partners
  • Structured, solution-oriented and independent working approach
  • Strong focus on quality, teamwork and communication
  • High level of responsibility
What you can expect from us:
  • An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
  • German and English as our working languages
  • 30 days of paid vacation per year
  • Flexible and hybrid working models
  • Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
  • Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
  • “Employee Referral” bonus program
  • Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
  • Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
  • EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
  • Mental health support and professional development with our partner Nilo
  • Team events and outdoor sports activities
  • A first-name culture and casual dress code
  • Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas
Ready for your next adventure?
Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.

Détails du poste

Titre
Manager Fabric Development Apparel (f/m/d)
Domaine d'activité
Apparel
Les sites
Idstein (Headquarter)
Niveau d’entrée
Professional
Date de début
ab sofort
Type de contrat
Limited

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nous pouvons uniquement répondre aux questions par e-mail et n'acceptons pas de candidatures via cette adresse e-mail. Veuillez soumettre votre candidature exclusivement en ligne via notre rubrique « Carrières ». Les candidatures par e-mail ne seront pas prises en considération.
Remarque : nous pouvons uniquement répondre aux questions par e-mail et n'acceptons pas de candidatures via cette adresse e-mail. Veuillez soumettre votre candidature exclusivement en ligne via notre rubrique « Carrières ». Les candidatures par e-mail ne seront pas prises en considération.