Material Research Specialist, SANDOW, New York, NY

Company Description

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.

Want to join us? Keep reading.

Material Bank is a new business unit within SANDOW that is setting out to change the way A&D specifiers get their work done. Using the platform, architects and designers can perform complex searches across hundreds of manufacturers in seconds. Samples can then be requested and delivered the next morning!

If being a part of building a game changing, new business within an established parent company excites you, take a look at what Material Bank has to offer.

Job Description

General Description/Mission of the Role

Material Bank is seeking a Material Research Specialist to work in NYC offices or remotely supporting our New York City Research team.

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 materials within specific categories (i.e. textiles, wallcoverings, flooring, etc.) and their attributes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Evaluate materials and tag related attributes within an online database
• Assess imagery and collateral information related to each material for accuracy and relevance
• Maintain and update database by performing continual research

Additional information

About SANDOW:

At SANDOW, we push the boundaries of creativity every day. Our mission is to build smart businesses driven by innovation and designers that deliver powerful products, services and experiences to a highly selective audience. Our brands cater to everyone from the country’s most affluent individuals to beauty and fashion enthusiasts, from design experts to design devotees.

Whether it’s our beautifully produced magazines, our industry events and conferences or our materials library and consulting services, SANDOW informs, inspires and engages discerning consumers and businesses in design, beauty, fashion and luxury.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years’ experience conducting material specification and/or researching materials (within a least one core material category)
• A passion for materials and love for the design industry
• Have a current and comprehensive understanding of the design and materials industry
• Skilled in the art of visually inspecting materials and identifying key attributes, such as the brand and type of manufacturing
• Familiarity with material fabrication and finishing processes
• Some knowledge of performance and building standards for commercial interiors within the United States or any other region of the world
• Basic understanding of material ingredients and their environmental and health impacts
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with an open and adaptable work ethic – flexible to changing priorities and deadlines
• Detail oriented and highly organized with digital mediums
• Fluent in English

Preferred

• Ability to understand and interpret performance test reports
• Having held a position as a Resource Librarian or as an Interior Designer is a plus
• Active participation in industry associations, attendance at trade shows, or other industry related organizations