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Textile Brand Application Dev Rep

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2022 revenues of approximately $10.6 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

This is a R&D position supporting the Naia™ platform. This position sits within Eastman’s technology organization and provides support for our Fibers business organization. The emphasis will be on our Naia™ filament and staple products for the textile industry. The position reports through the Group Leader Textile Technical Service, located in Kingsport, TN, USA and is part of a global team.

Partner with commercial team to deliver new business growth
Determines fitness-for-use and technical suitability of mills being able to commercialize concept fabrics aligned with brand needs.
Follows seasonal trends and presents targeted fabric collections to Brands and brings Brands feedback to mills.
Leads technical discussions with brands. Determines which technical value propositions are meaningful.
Develops and presents concept solutions for customer engagements
Assesses opportunities and advises on unmet needs, competitive products, where-to-play, and how-to-win
Educates on fiber/fabric properties. Investigates and summarizes fabric replacement opportunities in targeted categories

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (textile, chemical, mechanical), chemistry, textile chemistry, textile technology, or design (fabric or fashion) is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in textiles; 10+ preferred
Experience with regional and/or international brands is highly desired
Significant experience with fabric designs and constructions
Customer engagement experience is highly desired
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Project leadership experience preferred including short-term and long-term project planning and participation on cross-functional team
Marketing and/or business acumen preferred
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a team member with both internal and external partners

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.