Materials Assistant (temp)
- Pay
- $27 per hour
- Location
- New York, NY
- Listed
- 12 days ago
About the role
Job Title: Materials Assistant (temporary, full time)
About the Job
We are looking for a Materials Assistant that supports the sourcing, development, testing, and commercialization of fabrics, trims, packaging, labels, and other materials used in finished products. This role partners with product development, design, creative, business systems, quality, and external partners to ensure materials meet performance, expression, cost, sustainability, and timeline requirements.
Please Note: This role is a temporary assignment of approximately 6 months.
What you'll be responsible for: Development
- Coordinate material development requests, testing & sample status with suppliers.
- Track material development timelines and report Material Director and Material Associate to ensure development milestones are met
- Assist in troubleshooting of material-related issues during development.
- Assist when needed, in preparing and dispatch of material packages.
Materials Library
- Organize materials (yarns), trims and yarn boards/swatches for approved/active raw materials to initiate launching of materials library.
- Organize/Prepare samples and boards (physical and Figma boards) for meetings associated with various materials/trims
Communication
- Communicate regularly with vendors on all open development subjects.
- Participate in all key internal raw materials team meetings, along with notes taking on follow-up
Data Management
- Generate reports on key seasonal material types for decision making on costing/resourcing.
- Assist in the creation and set-up of materials and trims (assigned) in PLM.
- Lead the data cleansing initiative for all Core materials in PLM by updating key aspects like cost, leadtime, MOQ's, supplier etc.
- Update and maintain materials/trims and packaging development trackers
What we'll love about you
- Self motivated, quick learner with ability to work independently
- A team player who is willing and happy to help
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving-back
- Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up
- Comfortable working in an open office environment while staying focused
What you'll bring
- 0-2+ years of experience in materials, product development, sourcing, or a related role in apparel, textiles, or consumer goods
- Working knowledge of fabrics, yarns, and trims, and of how materials are tested and developed
- Experience coordinating with suppliers and tracking samples, testing, and development timelines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in keeping trackers and data accurate
- Proficiency in Google Workspace or Excel (reports, trackers, data cleanup)
- Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Centric or FlexPLM) and Figma is a plus
- Bombas is committed to delivering competitive and equitable pay for our employees.
- Each component of the Bombas total rewards package, including benefits and pay, is aimed at contributing to an environment where team members have resources to manage their lives and are enabled to focus on doing their best work.
Pay and benefits
The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $24.00 and $27.00/hour. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.
If hired, the position is "at-will" and the Company reserves the right to modify any component, plan, or program of the total rewards package at any time, for any reason.
About Bombas
Bombas is a comfort focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. How do you donate a lot of socks? You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot?
You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas has continued to innovate within its mission and product, introducing new socks, as well as underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, all while continuing to make a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.
Click here to see what it's like to work inside the Bombas Hive!
The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we're inspired by that. We know it's the collective efforts of our team that keeps the Hive alive and strong - a team that is diverse and inclusive. Different perspectives strengthen our ability to make the most comfortable versions of the products people wear closest to their bodies every day and to serve the communities where we all work and live. As a team, we will strive to create room for different experiences and empower all voices.
Based on the specific needs and job requirements, this role will be working out of our Bombas HQ in New York City.
What you'll love about us
- We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.
- We offer competitive compensation, snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.
- We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.
- We value fun. This is why we host office lunches.
- We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We are committed to continuously building a Hive where all are welcomed, seen, and heard regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran status race, religion and sexual orientation.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any employment testing, or otherwise participating in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.
From Bombas's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 28, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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