Research and Development/Special Projects

Job title: R&D/Special projects person

Company: Sneaker LAB

Location: Wale Street, Cape Town 

About Sneaker LAB: Sneaker LAB is a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of fashion care technology. We're dedicated to providing sustainable care solutions for fashion enthusiasts worldwide. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, we’re rapidly expanding and seeking passionate individuals to join our team.

Role overview: We are seeking a talented and driven Research and Development/Special projects person to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in assisting the GM with ensuring the consistency, sustainability, and efficacy of our product formulas while contributing to key special projects and collaborations. This role requires a versatile and innovative individual with a keen understanding of product development, health and safety standards, and project management.

Key responsibilities:

• Formula consistency and improvement: Ensure consistency in the development of new and existing formulas, always aiming for greener, more efficient, and higher-performing products.
• Research and innovation: Continuously push for efficiencies and improvements in product formulations, looking for ways to enhance the sustainability and efficacy of our solutions.
  Project management: Plan and manage milestones for special projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and successful delivery.
• Cross-department collaboration: Act as a liaison between production, marketing, and senior management to align project objectives, strategies, and timelines.
• Health and safety compliance: Ensure all formulas meet health and safety standards for various global territories, including the necessary certifications.
• Supplier communication: Build and maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure Sneaker LAB’s product needs are met, including sourcing raw materials and packaging solutions.
• Collaboration orders and strategy: Manage the planning and execution of future collaboration orders, ensuring proper alignment between internal teams and external partners.
• Sourcing and materials: Identify unique and sustainable raw materials, including bottles, sprays, and other packaging solutions for special projects and collaborations.

Skills and qualifications:

• Technical expertise: Strong understanding of microbiology or a related field, with the ability to understand and analyse the intricate details of product formulas.
  Formula analysis and efficiency: Demonstrated ability to analyse product compositions and identify opportunities for future improvements in terms of sustainability and performance.
• Project management: Ability to plan and manage projects, balancing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Health and safety knowledge: Familiarity with health and safety regulations for different global territories and the ability to ensure compliance across product lines.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Independence and teamwork: Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
  Detail-oriented: Meticulous attention to detail and a focus on high-quality execution.

Desirable experience:

• Experience in project planning and managing collaborations between different departments (e.g., production, marketing, senior management).
  Experience sourcing sustainable raw materials and packaging solutions.
• A passion for sustainability and a strong interest in the fashion and technology industries.

How to apply:

If you're excited about joining an innovative and rapidly growing company at the intersection of sustainability and fashion care technology, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter to: moc.balrekaens@sreerac

Posted on 12 Mar 10:23, Closing date 11 May