Material Data Analyst

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. 
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