Material Bank is hiring: Material Data Analyst in New York

Material Bank is a fast-paced, high-growth technology company and created the world's largest material marketplace for the Architecture and Design industry, providing the fastest and most powerful way to start and manage a design project. Learn more about us at www.materialbank.com or see below.

Material Bank is seeking a Material Data Analyst to lead the definition, organization, and optimization of product details and attributes for architectural components in the world's foremost design and architectural catalog. This role is pivotal in shaping how products and their attributes are defined, displayed, and collected, supporting a modern software system designed to revolutionize how architects and contractors discover, specify, and source materials.

As the Material Data Analyst, you will collaborate closely with internal teams and industry partners to ensure the platform delivers the most comprehensive, accurate, and relevant data to meet the unique needs of architects and designers. Your expertise will guide the integration of product metadata into a seamless, user-centric experience, while ensuring compatibility with industry standards and workflows.

What you'll do:

• Define Product and Attribute Strategies
• Establish the framework for how products and attributes are structured, presented, and prioritized on the platform.
• Strategize and implement CSI divisional structure into existing categories and taxonomies
• Define critical attributes for architectural and design materials, ensuring alignment with industry standards, project specifications, and user needs.
• Develop clear guidelines for attribute definitions, performance metrics, and collection methods.
• Research and understand competitor and similar platforms.

Manage Data and Specifications:

• Oversee the organization and enrichment of product data to ensure it meets the requirements of a modern platform tailored for architecture and design.
• Specify how data is collected, normalized, and validated, integrating both brand-provided and third-party data (e.g., sustainability certifications, regulatory compliance).

Shape User Experience:

• Collaborate with the product and design teams to optimize how product details and attributes are displayed, enhancing searchability and usability for AECO (Architects, contractors, and operation professionals).
• Lead initiatives to improve filtering, navigation, and presentation of products to streamline material discovery.

Drive Collaboration:

• Work with engineering, content, and brand teams to ensure the accurate implementation of product and attribute strategies in the software system.
• Liaise with external brand partners to align data standards and attribute definitions.

Lead Industry Innovation:

• Research emerging trends in architectural materials, sustainability, and performance standards to refine and expand product metadata.
• Support the creation of a next-generation design and architectural catalog that anticipates the evolving needs of the A&D community.

What you'll bring:

• Experience and Knowledge
• 5+ years of experience in product management, data analysis, or a related role, preferably in architecture, design, or e-commerce.
• Experience at an architectural or design firm is a significant advantage.
• Expertise in defining and managing technical attributes for materials, including performance, sustainability, and compliance standards.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in data management tools and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Familiarity with modern software systems and how data structures influence user experience.

Strategic and Analytical Mindset

• Ability to balance user needs, business priorities, and technical feasibility.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and precision.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage complex projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a revolutionary team at Material Bank, where you'll shape the backbone of a modern software system supporting the world's largest and most innovative design and architectural catalog. Your work will directly impact how architects and contractors discover and specify materials, driving innovation in the A&D industry.

What you'll get from us:

• Our people: If you thrive in an inclusive, innovative, and fast-paced organization, look no further! You will get to work alongside some of the brightest minds - Join a genuinely fun and supportive workplace where we keep our employees consistently engaged through internal communication and corporate events
• Relaxation and Celebrations: Generous PTO, Sick Days, Paid National Holidays, and even more (ask us about this when we connect).
• Health Benefits: We contribute to your medical, dental, vision and short-term/long-term disability plans and have a strong employee assistance program.
• Plan for your Retirement: 401(k) eligible after your first 90 day's employed!
• Giving Back: We sponsor multiple events throughout the year to help out our communities. You will receive time off to give back as well.
• Growth: We'll help you take your career to the next level. We want you to be creative and take initiative which will allow you to grow and create within the company. Most importantly, be the best at what matters!
• Flexible Work Schedules: With business units and employees across the globe, Material Technologies has embraced a hybrid working model allowing department leaders to decide on the best approach for their respective teams, whether that be remote, in person, or a little of both.

About Material Bank

Material Bank is the world's largest material marketplace for the architecture and design industry, providing the fastest and most powerful way to search and sample materials. Material Bank connects design professionals to hundreds of manufacturers through facilitating brand discovery, rep engagement, and material sampling.

Material Bank has transformed the way an entire industry discovers and samples materials. By removing the friction that exists in the process, we drive business between architects and designers (members) and our Brand Partners (clients).

Our powerful material database and proprietary robotic distribution facility allow members to order samples until midnight (ET) to be delivered free of charge anywhere in the US, in one box, by 10:30 AM the next morning.

Connect with us and discover your career at Material Bank.

Material Bank is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran or disability status or other status protected under any applicable federal, state or local law.