Material Research Specialist
- Location
- Boca Raton, FL
- Listed
- Today
About the role
Material Bank is a new business unit within SANDOW that focuses on providing A&D specifiers with detailed information on materials. Using the platform, architects and designers can perform complex searches across hundreds of manufactures in seconds. Samples can then be requested and delivered the next morning.
In this role, the Material Research Specialist will be responsible for material cataloging within a comprehensive database that he/she will help to manage and update. The successful candidate will have a vast depth of knowledge and expertise in identifying various materials and their attributes.
Supervision and Communication
The Material Specialist reports to the Material Research Librarian, and communicates with others including Digital Project Manager and Photo Editors.
Essential Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the material intake process by evaluating and entering material attributes
- Maintain and update database by continual research
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure data accuracy
- Identify and tag materials in project images
- Seek new items through trend spotting and product launches in order to grow the material database
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience
- 2-3 years working experience with material specification and/or researching materials
- Having held a position as a Resource Librarian is a plus
- Active participation in industry associations, attendance at trade shows, or other industry related organizations
Competencies
- Skilled in the art of visually inspecting materials and identifying key attributes, such as the brand and type of manufacturing
- Have a current and comprehensive understanding of the design and materials industry
- Knowledge of performance and building standards for commercial interiors
- Great eye for color and material palettes
- Detail oriented and highly organized with digital mediums
- Open and adaptable work ethic - flexible to changing priorities and last minute deadlines
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About the Company
At SANDOW, we know the key to being the best is to hire the best. We are looking for passionate, driven, committed talent to deliver exceptional performance.
Working for innovative, groundbreaking brands in an entrepreneurial environment requires a what-it takes mentality to get the job done. At SANDOW, there is always opportunity to shine and, in return, we reward stellar employees with competitive compensation, attractive perks, and the ability to take on new challenges - even if it is outside your wheelhouse. If you have got the chops, we'll take notice and provide the pathway to grow your career faster than you ever imagined possible.
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From SANDOW's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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