ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

The Manager, Digital Material Library will lead the development and governance of the digital material ecosystem, ensuring accurate, high-quality digital representations of physical materials are created, catalogued, and maintained. This role will establish and oversee the processes for digital asset creation, metadata management, and integration with physical material libraries. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong operational capabilities, experienced in managing cross-functional and external teams in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Include but not limited to

Digital Asset Creation & Management

Define and implement standardized processes for creating digital material assets, including scanning, 3D modeling, and texture mapping.Ensure digital assets accurately reflect the physical properties of materials, including visual, tactile, and performance characteristics.Oversee the collection and integration of fabric physics data to support digital simulation and design workflows.

Library Governance & Metadata Strategy

Develop and enforce governance protocols to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of digital material entries.Establish metadata standards and taxonomy for cataloging digital materials, enabling efficient search, retrieval, and usage across platforms.Collaborate with IT and PLM teams to ensure seamless integration of digital materials into enterprise systems.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Manage internal and external teams responsible for scanning, data collection, and asset creation.Partner with material sourcing, design, development, and sustainability teams to align digital library capabilities with business needs

Build relationships with external vendors and technology partners to stay ahead of industry trends and innovations.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Monitor emerging technologies in digital material capture and simulation, recommending tools and methods to enhance library capabilities.Drive continuous improvement in asset creation workflows, data quality, and user experience.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Ability to create and drive strategy in alignment with business need, creating cross functional alignment and influencing a diverse range of stakeholdersStrong understanding of digital material technologies (e.g., 3D scanning, texture mapping, physics data capture).Familiarity with PLM systems, digital libraries, and metadata management.Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.Knowledge and experience in digital design tools (e.g., Substance, CLO, Browzwear, Adobe Suite)Basic knowledge of sustainability and material traceability practices is a plusAbility to translate technical data into actionable insights for creative and sourcing teams.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

A Purpose led organization that will enable you to apply your talents to create value for the business while having a positive impact on communities within which we operate around the world.A diverse team that works with an inclusive and global mindset because our differences are what make us stronger.A best in class, work environment, well-being policies and workplace flexibility created to help you show up and lean into life with your whole self – emotionally, physically and socially.

Statement on Diversity & Inclusion

At VF, we foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences of our associates, customers, suppliers, and communities. VF is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

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