Lifestyle

Outdoor

Surf

Sustainability

Textile technology

Smart textiles

Performance textiles

Ethical fashion

Textile Developer

IT & Technology


• Direct and coordinate textile R&D and development projects between global offices; follow
through the entire process until development is complete
• Study, evaluate, & validate performance of new textile technologies/products prior to development or introduction to customers
• Provide technical support to Brand Services teams on textile developments
• Troubleshoot issues related to textile developments; review quality of sample and bulk materials
• Daily communication and collaboration with Asia and Central America counterparts on
textile developments
• Coordinate with entire supply chain from concept to finished product

Senior Textile Developer; Performance & Lifestyle Textiles


• Manage tracking, distribution, inventory level, and creation of all masters
• Responsible for all material categories (mastering and match-to-master): paint (interior & exterior), resin, textile, PUR/TPO, leather, suede, thread, films, flocking, carpet, webbing, etc.
• Review and communicate color comments for all match-to-master submissions from suppliers;
Color comments consider placement in vehicle and surrounding materials for color harmony
• Facilitate designers in textile development
• Work cross-functionally with Color, Materials, Finishing Designers, Materials Engineering,
and Design Quality

Mastering Lead; Color, Materials, & Finish


• Interpret vision from Merchandising and Design; develop materials to realize that vision
• Develop materials that meet brand specifications for performance based on end use
• Communicate with mills to ensure sample/ bulk yardage is on time
• Negotiate costing with mills
• Resolve material-related issues that arise during bulk production
• Travel internationally to mills; source inspirational materials
• Current on textile innovations and trends

Material Developer; Golf, Vault (Outlet)

Travel internationally to work directly with factories on quality related issues; special
attention to fabric-related concerns
• Recommend testing based on fabric quality concern; ASTM, AATCC testing standards
• Evaluate potential new suppliers for bulk production of apparel goods
• Work cross-functionally with teams including: Production, Product Development, Sourcing,
Merchandising, Technical Design, and Research & Development

Supplier Quality Engineer

• Effectively communicate with manufacturers to ensure receipt of superior product quality
• Evaluate samples to determine cause of product defect; work until a resolution is reached
• Develop textile training materials for sales force
• Product Development: Determined new product direction with customer, developed and presented design options, negotiated with manufacturers to drive down cost and lead time.


TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
•   ASQ Certified Quality Engineer	•   ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
•   Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel	•   Adobe Photoshop

Textile Quality Supervisor

Find out detailed information about Jennifer Woodson, Textile Developer in Irvine, CA

Jennifer Woodson: Textile Developer in Irvine, CA

Jennifer Woodson

Florida State University

Institute of Textile Technology

North Carolina State University