ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
The Manager, Materials Libraryis responsible forthe strategic management, curation, and continuous improvement of VF Corporation’s physical materials library for footwear& Equipment This roleensuresthe librarycontainsaccurate, relevant, and unique physical representations of all materials used across the business. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of material properties, a passion for organization and storytelling, and the ability to lead a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) inmaintaininga world-class resource for design and development teams.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE
Include but not limited to:
Library Management & Curation
Oversee the organization, cataloging, and maintenance of the physical materials library to ensure easy access and retrieval.
Ensure all materials in the library are accurately labeled, stored, and reflect current sourcing and usage across VF brands.
Validate all material addition requests, ensuring only materials with unique aesthetic, functional, or physical properties are accepted.
Seasonal Material Presentations
Curate and prepare seasonal material assortments in support of brand creative kick-off and inspiration sessions.
Collaborate with design, development, and sourcing teams to align material presentations with seasonal direction and innovation priorities.
Governance & Quality Control
Conduct regular audits and purges of the library toeliminateduplicates, outdated, or redundant materials.
Establish and enforce guidelines for material uniqueness and relevance tomaintaina high-quality, focused library.
Team Leadership
Supervise a team of material subject matter experts (SMEs) responsible for evaluating material submissions for uniqueness and relevance.
Provide coaching and direction to ensure consistentevaluationstandards and alignment with library governance protocols.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with digital library teams to ensure alignment between physical and digital material representations.
Work closely with sustainability, sourcing, and innovation teams to ensure the library reflects VF’s material strategy and value
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
Strong knowledgeof footwear & apparelmaterial, properties,constructionand sourcing
Familiarity with PLM systems and material databases.
Experience in storytelling and presentation of materials for creative teams.
Understanding ofsustainability and circular material strategies.
Strong communicationand stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability tooperatewith a fast moving highly matrixedorganization
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VF is redefining what it means to be the world’s best apparel, footwear and equipment company, powering iconic active lifestyle brands including The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®.
We create products rooted in performance with elevated design and relentless innovation, while delivering sustainable and long-term value for our employees, communities and shareholders.
