Careers - Textile Exchange https://textileexchange.org/careers/ Creating Material Change Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:15:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://textileexchange.org/app/uploads/2022/08/cropped-Woven-Mark-Black-200x200.png Careers - Textile Exchange https://textileexchange.org/careers/ 32 32 Development Strategist  https://textileexchange.org/careers/lead-development-2/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:14:20 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/?post_type=career&p=57225 Reports to: Chief Impact Officer Remote – North America, UK, or EU About Us   Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving beneficial impact on climate change across the fashion and textile […]

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Reports to: Chief Impact Officer

Remote – North America, UK, or EU

About Us  

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving beneficial impact on climate change across the fashion and textile industry. It guides a growing community of brands, manufacturers, and farmers towards more purposeful production from the very start of the supply chain. 

By 2030, its goal is to guide the industry to achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. Its focus is holistic and interconnected, accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water, soil health, and biodiversity.   

At Textile Exchange, materials matter. To learn more, visit TextileExchange.org. 

Position Summary 

The Development Lead is a dynamic, creative, and organized individual who can help a mission-driven nonprofit thrive and grow and who is passionate about sustainability in the fashion, apparel and textile industry. This role will lead the design and implementation of Textile Exchange’s fundraising strategy to support its Climate and Nature Impact activities, while also contributing to the development of broader organizational funding mechanisms. This position will build and develop prospect and donor relations and articulate Textile Exchange’s programs and value to prospective and current donors in a compelling and strategic manner; will maintain a diversified donor portfolio; and will be responsible for achieving annual revenue targets. This position reports to the Chief Impact Officer (CIO). 

Key Responsibilities 

Fundraising Strategy: 

  • In partnership with CIO, design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Climate and Nature Impact work. Primary fundraising mechanisms: 
  • Philanthropic Grants from government or foundations with endowments 
  • Philanthropic Gifts/Donations from foundations with endowments, or individuals 
  • Corporate Sponsorships  
  • In partnership with CIO, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team, explore opportunities to partner with existing grant funding mechanisms to fill current gaps in funding opportunities for tier 4 production systems. Manage external partners to inform fundraising strategy. 
  • In partnership with CIO, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the development of a longer-term strategy for a Fund to support collective action and address barriers at tier 4, ensuring alignment with Textile Exchange’s 5-year strategy, engagement model, and theory of change.  

Fundraising & Donor Engagement (in collaboration with the Engagement & Partnerships department where appropriate): 

  • Cultivate and steward relationships with a portfolio of mission-aligned donors, foundations, and corporate partners. 
  • Partner with the CEO, Chief Impact Officer, and senior leaders internally and externally to grow and diversify the organization’s philanthropic funding base. 
  • Track grant cycles, deadlines, and deliverables using CRM (Salesforce) and project management tools. 
  • Manage stewardship activities, donor briefings, and engagement events. 

Proposal Development & Reporting: 

  • Prepare compelling grant proposals, donor materials, and impact reports, tailored to diverse funder audiences. 
  • Collaborate with program teams to gather relevant data, outcomes, and stories for fundraising materials. 
  • Draft, edit, and submit letters of inquiry, grant applications, and donor reports. 
  • Monitor and evaluate progress against grant deliverables and impact metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability to funders. 

Organizational Leadership & Collaboration: 

  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports innovation, accountability, and professional growth. 
  • Contribute to organizational vision and decision-making, providing fundraising perspectives to inform strategic planning. 
  • Support the CIO in Board engagement and fundraising initiatives. 
  • Promote alignment and integration with other departments. 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • 5-7 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or philanthropy—preferably in a global nonprofit or sustainability-focused organization. 
  • Proven track record of securing major gifts, grants, or strategic partnerships with philanthropic stakeholders. Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to cultivate relationships with donors. 
  • Strong presentation, storytelling, and public speaking skills. 
  • Strong project management skills, with a keen eye for detail and deadlines. 
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills in English. 
  • Experience working with donor databases and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot.) 
  • Passionate about Textile Exchange’s mission and deeply committed to advancing climate, nature, and livelihoods outcomes. 
  • Committed to equity, inclusion, and shared leadership, with a proven ability to work across diverse communities and global contexts. 

Employment Package

  • Full-Time Position, 40 Hours a Week
  • Location: Remote – North America, UK, or EU
  • Required travel: Up to 30%
  • Annual Salary Range: $115,000 – $150,000 USD

Apply here

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Senior Director, Assurance and Traceability https://textileexchange.org/careers/senior-director-assurance-and-traceability/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:12:34 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/?post_type=career&p=57223 Senior Director, Assurance and Traceability  Reports to: Chief Standards and Strategy Officer  Direct reports: 3  Remote – North America, UK, or EU About Us   Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving […]

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Senior Director, Assurance and Traceability 

Reports to: Chief Standards and Strategy Officer 

Direct reports: 3 

Remote – North America, UK, or EU

About Us  

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving positive impact on climate change across the fashion and textile industry. It guides a growing community of brands, manufacturers, and farmers towards more purposeful production from the very start of the supply chain.
By 2030, its goal is to guide the industry to achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. 

Its focus is holistic and interconnected, accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water, soil health, and biodiversity too. For real change to happen, everyone needs a clear path to positive impact. That’s why Textile Exchange believes that approachable, step-by-step instruction paired with collective action can change the system to make preferred materials and fibers an accessible default, mobilizing leaders through attainable strategies, proven solutions, and a driven community.
 

At Textile Exchange, materials matter. To learn more, visit TextileExchange.org.
 

Working at Textile Exchange  

We work remotely with a team located in 20+ countries. We are a diverse group committed to harnessing the strengths of the global textile industry to accelerate change toward climate and other key environmental goals. We work collaboratively on important environmental issues around the world by working and interacting with farming groups, processors, brands, retailers, and environmental experts in the textile and fashion industries around the world. We offer an opportunity to join a cutting-edge global environmental nonprofit and to help strengthen the impact of our organization.  

Position Summary

The Assurance and Traceability, Senior Director will have accountability for two pillars of the Textile Exchange standards system: our assurance system and digital tools. The Sr Director will shape the future of these pillars of the standards system through their knowledge and leadership. They will lead teams responsible for certification body oversight, monitoring, data collection and management, and digital tool/platform development. This leadership role will offer an opportunity to continue improving one of the industry’s largest sustainability standards systems during a pivotal transition to a new standard: the Materials Matter Standard. The role demands a forward-thinker with the right knowledge and experience to navigate multiple outcomes amidst changes being implemented across a range of contexts. Successful candidates have robust knowledge of certification systems, especially those that include third-party certification, traceability, and advanced digital platforms. They will have robust knowledge of assurance models with a knack for communicating to various audiences with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

· Accountable for robust assurance and traceability as part of an integrated standards system that is credible, scalable, and future-ready.

· Accountable for digital tools and systems that effectively advance the standards system by supporting transparency, regulatory alignment, market confidence, and measurable impact across complex global supply chains.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Own the ongoing evolution of assurance and traceability within the standards system, ensuring that policies, processes, data, and governance function together in an integrated way.

· Oversee the Assurance team, responsible for certification body management, monitoring and assessment, and all other certification activities.

· Oversee the Traceability and Supply Chain Data teams, responsible for development and management of digital tools supporting Textile Exchange standards.

· Proactively evolve the relevant models and systems to strengthen the integrity of the standards system, balancing credibility, usability, cost, and innovation amid regulatory change, technological advancement, and shifting market expectations, ensuring long-term strategic success.

· Develop strategies to strengthen proactive monitoring and response to complaints or inquiries related to certification body performance or user conformity across the system

· In partnership with the standards leadership team, define and advance Textile Exchange’s strategic approach to traceability, including interoperability, scalability, and alignment with emerging regulatory and market expectations.

· Ensure appropriate risk management within certification activities, including appropriate organizational transparency, responsiveness, and confidence.

· Guide prioritization decisions where trade-offs exist between rigor, scalability, cost, and adoption.

· Represent Textile Exchange externally as a thought leader on assurance and traceability, with certification bodies, the ISEAL community, peer standards bodies, users, and strategic partners.

Minimum Qualifications

· 10+ years of experience in sustainability related standards and certification schemes

· Deep knowledge of a range of assurance models, with experience navigating implementation across diverse contexts

· Deep knowledge of traceability and information management systems

· Experience in strategy development and ownership of system-level outcomes

· Commitment to contributing to a positive organizational culture

· Strong communication skills, including comfort navigating between technical and high-level audiences

· Experience engaging in cross-initiative alignment efforts, including across regulatory and voluntary contexts

· Experience leading complex systems through significant growth and dynamic contexts

· Experience in risk and performance management within the context of certification

· Experience with chain of custody and traceability models

· Experience with data modeling and data management systems

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with an ISEAL member initiative

· Experience managing remote, international teams

· Experience within the apparel, textile, or agriculture sectors

Employment Package 

·  Full-Time Position, 40 Hours a Week

·  Required travel: Up to 35%

·  Annual Salary Range: $160,000 – $200,000 USD

Apply here

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Lead, Cotton and Crops (Maternity Cover, 1 Year Contract) https://textileexchange.org/careers/lead-cotton-and-crops-maternity-cover-1-year-contract/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:10:37 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/?post_type=career&p=57221 Lead, Cotton and Crops (Maternity Cover, 1 Year Contract) Reports to: Senior Director, Materials Engagement & Partnerships  Direct Reports: 3 Remote – North America, UK, or EU About Us   Textile […]

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Lead, Cotton and Crops (Maternity Cover, 1 Year Contract)

Reports to: Senior Director, Materials Engagement & Partnerships 

Direct Reports: 3

Remote – North America, UK, or EU

About Us  

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving beneficial impact on climate change across the fashion and textile industry. It guides a growing community of brands, manufacturers, and farmers towards more purposeful production from the very start of the supply chain. 
By 2030, its goal is to guide the industry to achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. Its focus is holistic and interconnected, accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water, soil health, and biodiversity.   

At Textile Exchange, materials matter. To learn more, visit TextileExchange.org. 

Working at Textile Exchange  

We work remotely with a team located in 20+ countries. We are a diverse group committed to harnessing the strengths of the global textile industry to accelerate change toward climate and other key environmental goals. We work collaboratively on important environmental issues around the world by working and interacting with farming groups, processors, brands, retailers, and environmental experts in the textile and fashion industries around the world. We offer an opportunity to join a cutting-edge global environmental nonprofit and to help strengthen the impact of our organization.  

Position Summary 

This maternity cover role is responsible for maintaining momentum across Textile Exchange’s cotton and crops work, with a strong focus on engagement with production-level schemes, initiatives, and programs. During a period of organizational transition relating to Textile Exchange’s standards system and membership structure, this role will play a critical role in maintaining trusted stakeholder relationships, ensuring continuity of engagement, and supporting clear, consistent communication across the cotton sector. 

Acting as the Cotton and Crops Lead during the cover period, you oversee day-to-day engagement with key cotton stakeholders, support collaboration across the cotton sector, and guide the implementation of existing strategies and workplans against organizational objectives to increase the availability and uptake of fibers from preferred production systems. This includes working closely with production-level schemes and initiatives to support positive climate and nature outcomes at farm and landscale level. 

The role is not expected to design new strategic direction during the cover period, but to ensure effective delivery, continuity, and stakeholder confidence while existing strategies and transitions are implemented. 

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cotton production and cotton supply systems. Ideally, they have spent time on farms and understand the complexities of translating principles into reality on-the-ground. They share our organizational commitment to collaboration across the different cotton stakeholders and driving the sector towards beneficial climate and nature outcomes at scale. They have strong stakeholder engagement skills, excel at delivering against objectives in a collaborative context, and have a great track record at managing a team.

Key Responsibilities

· Drive continuity and progress in cotton stakeholder engagement: Maintain and strengthen relationships with priority cotton schemes, initiatives, and stakeholders. Ensure engagement efforts remain aligned with organizational priorities and deliver tangible progress during the cover period.

· Deliver strategic partnerships: Work cross-functionally to progress existing and emerging strategic partnerships with cotton schemes and initiatives.

· Provide leadership for the Cotton team: Create a stable and supportive team environment that enables delivery throughout the cover period.

· Represent the organization externally with confidence and credibility: Act as the primary external representative for cotton during the maternity cover period, including at priority industry events.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead stakeholder engagement with cotton schemes, initiatives, and other key stakeholders to maintain strong, trusted relationships and support adoption of cotton from preferred production systems during a period of organizational transition.

· Work closely with the Materials Engagement Senior Director and Standards System teams to steward strategic partnerships with cotton schemes and initiatives to drive collaborative impact, in line with organizational priorities.

· Represent the organization at key external events during the cover period, including the Organic Cotton Summit, actively contributing to sessions, delivering presentations as required, and engaging with external stakeholders.

· Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Cotton team, enabling effective delivery of the agreed engagement strategy, ensuring effective implementation, and enabling them to meet both individual objectives and collective stakeholder engagement goals.

· Chair the Cotton Advisory Group, ensuring effective governance, constructive dialogue, and gathering feedback and clear outputs that inform organizational decision-making and sector engagement.

· Collaborate with cotton schemes and initiatives to advance progress on regenerative outcomes, impact monitoring, traceability and other identified priorities that help advance beneficial outcomes in cotton production.

· Work in close partnership with regional engagement managers to deliver on regional engagement strategies with schemes and initiatives, and ensure they remain aligned with global priorities.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

· Support the execution of Cotton Round Tables, working groups, and all related programs by contributing to content, material expertise, and agenda planning.

· Support organizational and industry thought leadership, and practices that drive continuous improvement towards beneficial climate and nature outcomes and impacts in cotton farming.

· Work across organizational programs and teams to ensure that appropriate internal and external feedback loops are developed and maintained between stakeholders and our core activities.

· Identify and oversee the intersection and strategic relationshisp to influence other fiber crop systems (e.g., hemp, flax, crops related to biosynthetics).

Minimum Qualifications

· 5+ years experience working in a senior capacity in sustainability, cotton farming, agriculture, or relevant areas.

· Understanding of key cotton production and sourcing regions and key programs, initiatives, and schemes.

· Experience leading teams.

· Strong writing and facilitation skills.

· Strategic thinker able to implement strategic plans.

· Content expert with strong industry knowledge and network.

· Experienced with hosting multi-stakeholder meetings and stakeholder engagement.

· Strong stakeholder management and engagement experience and skill sets.

· Advanced project management skills.

· Knowledgeable of sustainable sourcing and production practices in the fashion and textile industry.

· Excellent time and communication skills.

· Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

· Ability to think outside the box to creatively problem solve within an ambitious and dynamic context.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with standards and certification schemes.

· Public speaking skills.

· Flexibility for travel and on the ground field trips and site visits.

Employment Package 

·  Full-Time Position, 40 Hours a Week

·  Required travel: Up to 30%

·  Annual Salary Range: $115,000 – $150,000 USD

Apply here

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Country Director – India https://textileexchange.org/careers/country-director-india/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:50:59 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/?post_type=career&p=56810 Location:                               New Delhi, India (with travel within India)Start Date:                            Spring 2026Salary:                                   ₹30–35 lakhs per annum (depending on experience)Reporting to:                         CEO, Pilio (UK)Deadline for applications: 23rd […]

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Location:                               New Delhi, India (with travel within India)
Start Date:                            Spring 2026
Salary:                                   ₹30–35 lakhs per annum (depending on experience)
Reporting to:                         CEO, Pilio (UK)
Deadline for applications: 23rd January 2026

Pilio is a sustainability organisation working with global brands, supply-chain partners, and local organisations to deliver practical programmes that improve livelihoods, strengthen communities, and reduce environmental impact.

One of Pilio’s flagship initiatives is the ACE Cotton Village Programme, which works directly with farming communities and supply chains to deliver positive social and environmental outcomes at village level.

From 2026, Pilio will deliver the ACE Village Programme with a major UK retailer in India. This role will lead that work in-country and help build stronger, long-term engagement with industry partners in close coordination with Pilio UK.

About Pilio & the ACE Village Programme

The India Head – Pilio will lead Pilio’s work in India. The main responsibility is to ensure the successful delivery of the ACE Village Programme, working closely with delivery partners on the ground and with Pilio’s UK team.

Alongside programme delivery, the role will focus on building strong relationships across Indian supply chains and industry, helping grow Pilio’s presence and reputation in India over time.

This is a senior role combining leadership, partnership management, and hands-on oversight of programme delivery, with a strong consulting mindset.

Role Purpose

ACE Village Programme – Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead the delivery of the ACE Village Programme in India, ensuring it is delivered to a high standard and trusted by brand partners.
  • Work closely with local implementing partners delivering activities with farmers, producer groups, and village stakeholders.
  • Oversee programme plans, timelines, and coordination, ensuring activities are aligned and delivered on time.
  • Support delivery partners with guidance, problem-solving, and decision-making as challenges arise.
  • Monitor progress and quality, addressing issues early and ensuring improvements are made where needed.
  • Capture learning from delivery and help strengthen and improve the programme over time.

Industry Engagement & Growth in India

  • Act as Pilio’s senior representative in India, building strong relationships with suppliers, industry partners, and delivery organisations.
  • Work closely with Pilio UK to deepen engagement with existing brand partners and support new opportunities in India.
  • Take part in discussions with brands and supply-chain partners, drawing on consulting experience to structure conversations, frame value, and support decision-making.
  • Share insights from India with the UK team to help shape Pilio’s future work in the country.

Reporting, Learning & Communication

  • Ensure clear, consistent information is collected from delivery partners to track progress and results.
  • Oversee preparation of reports, presentations, and updates for brand partners and the Pilio leadership team, in a clear and professional consulting style.
  • Translate programme activity and learning into clear, accessible insights for external partners.

Teamwork & Organisation Building

  • Help establish and strengthen Pilio’s way of working in India, including processes, partners, and local systems.
  • Work closely with colleagues in the UK and Europe as a trusted senior counterpart.
  • Maintain good records and clear oversight of programmes and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Essential

  • 8–10+ years’ experience leading or managing programmes in sustainability, development, or related fields in India.
  • Prior experience in a consulting or advisory role, working with clients, senior stakeholders, or international organisations.
  • Must be able to handle numbers and presentations
  • Strong ability to manage multiple partners, priorities, and expectations.
  • Proven leadership, problem-solving, and delivery skills.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working with international teams and brand partners.
  • Willingness to travel within India.

Desirable

  • Experience working with international brands, retailers, or supply chains.
  • Background in agriculture, textiles, or rural development.
  • Experience combining programme delivery with client-facing consulting work.

Skills & Experience

  • Lead a flagship programme working directly with farming communities in India.
  • Play a key role in building Pilio’s long-term presence and partnerships in India.
  • Work closely with international brands using a consulting-led, solutions-oriented approach.
  • Join a small, mission-driven global team shaping practical, real-world programmes.

Why Join Pilio

  • This role is open to candidates already based in India and eligible to work in India.
  • Please send a CV and short cover letter to ella@piliogroup.com.
  • Applications should ideally be received by 23 January 2026.
  • We expect to begin interviews in India during the week commencing 26th January 2026.

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Partnerships and Market Manager – Apparel https://textileexchange.org/careers/partnerships-and-market-manager-apparel/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:29:56 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/?post_type=career&p=55030 Epoch Biodesign Epoch Biodesign is a well-funded, venture-backed start-up using biology to make every type of plastic recyclable – starting with nylon. Using a unique combination of AI, synthetic biology […]

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Epoch Biodesign

Epoch Biodesign is a well-funded, venture-backed start-up using biology to make every type of plastic recyclable – starting with nylon.

Using a unique combination of AI, synthetic biology and green chemistry, we are scaling enzymatic recycling in order to transform currently unrecyclable plastics and textiles into new, virgin-quality materials. Our technology yields substantial reductions in carbon emissions with disruptive unit economics, preventing waste from entering landfill or the environment, allowing us to solve this very urgent challenge.

With our pilot plant already processing nylon 6,6 waste at the multi-tonne level, we will imminently complete construction on our larger demo facility. This site will produce material destined for use in garments made by some of the world’s biggest fashion, sportswear and luxury brands, and also in components for some of the world’s largest car companies.

As Partnerships and Market Manager, your core function will be:

To be our apparel market expert and lead Epoch’s engagement with existing and prospective partners within the sector. This role will develop relationships, contribute to policy and regulatory dialogue, and represent the company at key fashion and apparel events. The ultimate objective is to secure long-term offtake agreements for recycled nylon. This is an opportunity to shape how we engage with the apparel industry at a critical time for both Epoch Biodesign and textile to textile recycling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify emerging trends within the fashion and apparel sector, informing Epoch’s marketing and partnership initiatives.
  • Develop strategy and propose targets for recycled nylon offtake partnerships.
  • Use CRM to maintain pipeline and track activity.
  • Develop deep relationships with key decision makers and other influencers.
  • Project manage partner sample testing and early production runs.
  • Define and optimize pricing structures for partner offtake agreements.
  • Compose attractive framework proposals to gain agreement on initial terms.
  • Develop and negotiate binding offtake agreements for multi-year supply from our upcoming commercial facilities.
  • Support supply-based trade processes, covering taxes and tariffs etc.
  • Stay ahead of evolving legislation, standards, and certification shaping recycled material usage in apparel.
  • Attend key industry events and tradeshows, participate in panels, round tables etc.
  • Provide aftersales support covering deliveries, quality, invoicing, development, etc.

Essential qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, sustainability, materials science, textiles, or a related field.
  • Experience in the apparel, textiles, or materials sector – ideally within performance wear or sustainability-focused segments.
  • Demonstrated success building and managing B2B partnerships, negotiating offtake agreements, and building supplier relationships – especially with fashion brands, polymer suppliers or yarn spinners.
  • Understanding of the apparel value-chain (e.g., polymers, yarns, feedstocks, recycling systems etc.), with the ability to translate and communicate technical concepts into commercial opportunities.
  • Deep knowledge of sustainability trends, recycled material adoption, traceability frameworks, and relevant certifications (e.g., GRS, RCS, MMS).
  • Working understanding of relevant legislation and policy affecting circular materials and extended producer responsibility (EPR), particularly in the textiles and apparel market.
  • Skilled in presenting and pitching to brand partners, representing organisations at industry events, and contributing to public or policy discussions on circular textiles.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
  • Experience working closely with R&D, operations, and marketing teams to align commercial and technical strategies.

Benefits

Epoch Biodesign offers a comprehensive benefits program. At the moment this includes:

  • A generous allowance of 30 days paid holiday (plus the usual 8 bank holidays)
  • Meaningful EMI Share Options
  • A non-contributory pension of 9% employer contribution
  • Optional company covered private medical insurance with Vitality
  • Group Income Protection
  • Group Critical Illness
  • Flexible working around the core times of 10am to 4pm
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • The opportunity to be part of building something remarkable

On-the-job perks:

  • Complementary fresh fruit, coffee, tea and snacks
  • Onsite gym
  • Various staff social activities

And we are always in the process of reviewing and implementing further on-the-job perks!

Click here to apply

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Partnerships and Market Manager – Auto & Industrial https://textileexchange.org/careers/partnerships-and-market-manager-auto-industrial/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:27:34 +0000 https://textileexchange.org/?post_type=career&p=55028 Epoch Biodesign Epoch Biodesign is a well-funded, venture-backed start-up using biology to make every type of plastic recyclable – starting with nylon. Using a unique combination of AI, synthetic biology […]

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Epoch Biodesign

Epoch Biodesign is a well-funded, venture-backed start-up using biology to make every type of plastic recyclable – starting with nylon.

Using a unique combination of AI, synthetic biology and green chemistry, we are scaling enzymatic recycling in order to transform unrecyclable plastics and textiles into new, virgin-quality materials. Our technology yields substantial reductions in carbon emissions with disruptive unit economics, preventing waste from entering landfill or the environment, allowing us to solve this very urgent challenge.

With our pilot plant already processing nylon 6,6 waste at the multi-tonne level, we will imminently complete construction on our larger demo facility. This site will produce material destined for use in garments made by some of the world’s biggest apparel brands, and also in components for some of the world’s largest automotive and industrial companies.

As Partnerships and Market Manager, your core function will be:

To become our automotive and industrial market expert and lead Epoch’s engagement with existing and prospective partners within the sector. This role will develop relationships, contribute to policy and regulatory dialogue, and represent the company at key automotive and industrial events. The ultimate objective is to secure long-term offtake agreements for recycled nylon. This is an opportunity to shape how we engage with these industries at a critical time for Epoch Biodesign.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify emerging trends within the automotive and industrial sectors, informing Epoch’s marketing and partnership initiatives.
  • Develop strategy and propose targets for recycled nylon offtake partnerships.
  • Use CRM to maintain pipeline and track activity.
  • Develop deep relationships with key decision makers and other influencers.
  • Project manage partner sample testing and early production runs.
  • Define and optimize pricing structures for partner offtake agreements.
  • Compose attractive framework proposals to gain agreement on initial terms.
  • Develop and negotiate binding offtake agreements for multi-year supply from our upcoming commercial facilities.
  • Support supply-based trade processes, covering taxes and tariffs etc.
  • Stay ahead of evolving legislation, standards, and certification shaping recycled material usage in automotive and industrial industries.
  • Attend key industry events and tradeshows, participate in panels, round tables etc.
  • Provide aftersales support covering deliveries, quality, invoicing, development, etc.

Essential qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, engineering, materials science, or a related field.
  • Experience in the automotive, industrial, textiles, or materials sectors.
  • Demonstrated success building and managing B2B partnerships, negotiating offtake agreements, and building supplier relationships – especially with auto brands and suppliers, polymer suppliers, EP compounders and/or yarn spinners.
  • Understanding of the nylon value-chain (e.g., polymers, yarns, engineering polymers, feedstocks, recycling systems etc.), with the ability to translate and communicate technical concepts into commercial opportunities.
  • Deep knowledge of sustainability trends, recycled material adoption, traceability frameworks, and relevant certifications applicable to the automotive and industrial industries.
  • Working understanding of relevant legislation and policy affecting circular materials and extended producer responsibility (EPR), particularly in the auto and industrial markets.
  • Skilled in presenting and pitching to brand partners, representing organisations at industry events, and contributing to public or policy discussions on circular textiles or other materials.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
  • Experience working closely with R&D, operations, and marketing teams to align commercial and technical strategies.

Benefits

Epoch Biodesign offers a comprehensive benefits program. At the moment this includes:

  • A generous allowance of 30 days paid holiday (plus the usual 8 bank holidays)
  • Meaningful EMI Share Options
  • A non-contributory pension of 9% employer contribution
  • Optional company covered private medical insurance with Vitality
  • Group Income Protection
  • Group Critical Illness
  • Flexible working around the core times of 10am to 4pm
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tech scheme
  • The opportunity to be part of building something remarkable

On-the-job perks:

  • Complementary fresh fruit, coffee, tea and snacks
  • Onsite gym
  • Various staff social activities

We are always in the process of reviewing and implementing further on-the-job perks!

Click here to apply

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