- Location
- Quanzhou, Fujian
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Footwear
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Lever
Description
Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
- Runner First
- We act in the best interest of the runner
- Word is Bond
- We do what we say we’ll do
- Champion Heart
- We give our all in everything we do
- There is no “I” in Run
- We stay generous with our humanity
- Keep Moving
- We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.
Your Job:
As the Materials Development Manager, Footwear Innovation, Asia, you will drive the development of advanced materials that address future footwear and apparel needs. You will be responsible for applying your expertise in fiber, yarn, fabric, and manufacturing technologies to deliver innovative material solutions that enhance product performance and sustainability.
at the intersection of materials science, textile engineering, and manufacturing, where you will lead complex development initiatives and contribute to innovation efforts that build on existing capabilities while exploring new opportunities.
You will drive material development workstreams that begin with fiber and yarn concepts, extend through fabric construction and processing, and support final applications such as color, decoration, and integrated upper and apparel systems. Through collaboration with cross-functional partners, you will ensure materials deliver on performance, comfort, fit, aesthetic, and sustainability goals aligned to athlete needs.
From early-stage development through validation, you will execute structured experimentation, prototyping, and testing to mature concepts and support readiness for manufacturing. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to refine solutions and ensure they are scalable, repeatable, and aligned with production requirements.
