Innovation Strategist
Posted by Bemis Associates on 07/15/2021
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Action, Fitness, Lifestyle, Outdoor
Job Categories: Design - Apparel, Design & Development - Product, Management - Product -Brand, Production - Apparel
Company Type: Apparel/SoftGoods
State: MA, OR
City: Shirley, MA; Portland, OR
Country: United States
Required Experience: 10+ years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles
Job Description & Requirements
Do have garment construction experience? Are you motivated by solving problems and driving innovative solutions? At Bemis we see a world of endless possibility; we thrive on making the impossible, possible, and have fun as a team making it happen! For over 100 years Bemis has partnered with the world’s greatest brands to make their dreams a reality. Become part of a winning team that continuously strives to be the industry leader in innovation. Bemis Associates, a leading manufacturer of heat activated films, adhesives, water proofing seam tapes, and custom films for many industries including apparel and consumer electronics, is seeking an energetic and hands-on individual to join our innovation team in the position of Innovation Strategist.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working closely with customers and outside innovators in combination with Bemis product development, application and marketing groups to identify areas where Bemis can develop and deliver breakthrough innovation that brings significant value to market.
- Identify areas to innovate and prioritize.
- Identify opportunities where Bemis can bring innovative concepts to 1.) significantly improve performance of our customers products or 2.) increase efficiency within our customers assembly techniques.
- Evaluate and prioritize identified opportunities.
- Idea Generation & Proof of Concept
- Work with external and internal partners to seek input and/ or brainstorm potential solutions to identified opportunities.
- Build proof of concept protos.
- Engage with internal stakeholders and external customers to validate opportunities.
- Develop and Validate
- Participate and/or lead projects to develop and validate customer and innovation solutions.
- Commercial Introduction
- Lead commercial efforts to introduce concepts to market.
REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE AND/OR PREFERRED):
Education:
= Bachelor’s degree in materials/garment engineering, textile/materials technology, garment (apparel) technology or a related field is required.
Experience:
= Minimum of 10 years’ of relevant innovation experience in apparel industry, concentrated on technical outerwear or performance wear.
= Comprehensive understanding of fabric construction and performance, garment construction, production processes, assembly equipment and general logistic aspects of the industry.
= Proven track record of creating and delivering new concepts to market.
= Experience working for either a start-up and/or high-growth organization is highly desirable.
Specific Skills:
= Innovative mindset, unafraid, inspired and determined to bring something new to market.
= Must be able to develop strong relationships with external customers, key business partners and cross functional teams.
= Highly results oriented with the proven ability to manage projects to meet deadlines.
= Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
= Strong project management skills
= Excellent communication skills with the ability to share technical details and ideas with a diversified audience.
Travel Requirements
= Up to 40-50% Travel Required (Domestic and International)- Post covid.
