[Lead] Circular Economy ·
DPP R&D Lead
[Lead] Circular Economy ·
DPP R&D Lead
[Lead] Circular Economy ·
DPP R&D Lead
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Seoul
Seoul
Seoul
5+ Years Exp.
5+ Years Exp.
5+ Years Exp.
Open Hiring
Open Hiring
Open Hiring
About the Company
About the Company
YUNE Inc. is a startup developing and operating ‘CARE ID’, a Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform for the fashion and textile industry.
YUNE Inc. is a startup developing and operating ‘CARE ID’, a Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform for the fashion and textile industry.
From 2027, DPPs will be mandatory for all textile and apparel products exported to the EU.
CARE ID is building the data infrastructure that enables Korean fashion brands and suppliers to adapt to this change.
From 2027, DPPs will be mandatory for all textile and apparel products exported to the EU.
CARE ID is building the data infrastructure that enables Korean fashion brands and suppliers to adapt to this change.
Official member of the EU CIRPASS-2 Consortium (EWG1, COP)
Official member of the EU CIRPASS-2 Consortium (EWG1, COP)
UNTP Supply Chain WG & Adoption WG Member
UNTP Supply Chain WG & Adoption WG Member
Government-funded R&D project experience (MOTIE, MSS)
Government-funded R&D project experience (MOTIE, MSS)
Published K-Fashion DPP White Paper
Published K-Fashion DPP White Paper
KOICA CTS Laos DPP Pilot in progress
KOICA CTS Laos DPP Pilot in progress
Position Summary
Position Summary
Position
R&D Lead / Circular Economy & DPP Specialist
R&D Lead / Circular Economy & DPP Specialist
Company
YUNE Inc.
YUNE Inc.
Team
CARE ID
CARE ID
Employment Type
Full-time
Full-time
Location
207, 37, Seongsui-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
207, 37, Seongsui-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Experience Required
5+ years (in related domain)
5+ years (in related domain)
Hiring Period
Open Hiring (until we find the right person)
Open Hiring (until we find the right person)
What You'll Do
What You'll Do
EU Environmental Regulation & DPP Standards Research
· Analysis and product integration of EU environmental regulation trends (ESPR, PPWR, etc.)
· Participation in CIRPASS-2 Consortium Technical Working Group (EWG) and review of technical documents
· Research on international data standards (GS1, UNTP) and data carriers (RFID/NFC)
· Integration and technical validation of EU DPP Registry
· Analysis and product integration of EU environmental regulation trends (ESPR, PPWR, etc.)
· Participation in CIRPASS-2 Consortium Technical Working Group (EWG) and review of technical documents
· Research on international data standards (GS1, UNTP) and data carriers (RFID/NFC)
· Integration and technical validation of EU DPP Registry
PEFCR & Environmental Impact Data Research
· Participation in designing a PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) / PEFCR-based environmental impact calculation engine
· Application of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) methodology and development of textile/apparel-specific data models
· Carbon footprint calculation and circular economy credit linkage research
· Participation in designing a PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) / PEFCR-based environmental impact calculation engine
· Application of LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) methodology and development of textile/apparel-specific data models
· Carbon footprint calculation and circular economy credit linkage research
Government R&D Project Planning & Execution
· Drafting and submitting government R&D project proposals (MOTIE, MSS, MOFA, etc.)
· Managing consortium project execution (research reports, settlement, milestone management)
· Identifying and proposing public projects such as Technology Vouchers and Testbed programs
· Drafting and submitting government R&D project proposals (MOTIE, MSS, MOFA, etc.)
· Managing consortium project execution (research reports, settlement, milestone management)
· Identifying and proposing public projects such as Technology Vouchers and Testbed programs
Supply Chain Transparency & DPP Data Design
· Design of fashion supply chain data flows (including PLM/ERP integration)
· Design of QR/RFID/NFC-based factory data collection processes
· DPP adoption consulting support for brands and suppliers
· Design of fashion supply chain data flows (including PLM/ERP integration)
· Design of QR/RFID/NFC-based factory data collection processes
· DPP adoption consulting support for brands and suppliers
Essential
Essential
Relevant major in circular economy, textile/fashion, environmental policy, industrial ecology, etc. (Master’s degree preferred)
Relevant major in circular economy, textile/fashion, environmental policy, industrial ecology, etc. (Master’s degree preferred)
Practical understanding of EU environmental regulations (ESPR, PPWR, EU Green Deal) or DPP
Practical understanding of EU environmental regulations (ESPR, PPWR, EU Green Deal) or DPP
Understanding of environmental impact assessment methodologies such as LCA, PEF, and carbon footprint
Understanding of environmental impact assessment methodologies such as LCA, PEF, and carbon footprint
Basic understanding of the textile and fashion industry supply chain
Basic understanding of the textile and fashion industry supply chain
Business communication in Korean and English
Business communication in Korean and English
Nice to have
Nice to have
Fashion Supply Chain Operations
Production management, sourcing, quality control, export, or regulatory compliance experience at a global brand vendor (Tier 1/2) or Korean fashion company (Samsung C&T Fashion, LF, Hansae, SeAH Besteel, etc.)
Production management, sourcing, quality control, export, or regulatory compliance experience at a global brand vendor (Tier 1/2) or Korean fashion company (Samsung C&T Fashion, LF, Hansae, SeAH Besteel, etc.)
Supply Chain IT
Experience using or implementing supply chain data systems such as ERP (SAP, etc.), PLM, BOM
Experience using or implementing supply chain data systems such as ERP (SAP, etc.), PLM, BOM
Research & Project Execution
Experience in research, papers, or reports on LCA, PEF, circular economy, or supply chain transparency, or planning/executing government R&D projects (KEIT, KIAT, etc.) or international consortium projects
Experience in research, papers, or reports on LCA, PEF, circular economy, or supply chain transparency, or planning/executing government R&D projects (KEIT, KIAT, etc.) or international consortium projects
European Experience
Work experience at European fashion/textile companies, circular economy research institutes (Wuppertal Institut, Fraunhofer, Öko-Institut, etc.), certification bodies (TÜV, Hohenstein, SGS, Intertek, etc.), or climate tech startups (Retraced, Vaayu, etc.)
Work experience at European fashion/textile companies, circular economy research institutes (Wuppertal Institut, Fraunhofer, Öko-Institut, etc.), certification bodies (TÜV, Hohenstein, SGS, Intertek, etc.), or climate tech startups (Retraced, Vaayu, etc.)
Other
EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) operational experience / Experience proactively designing and executing work in a startup environment
EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) operational experience / Experience proactively designing and executing work in a startup environment
Why This Role
Why This Role
Korea's only DPP platform company participating in the EU CIRPASS-2 Consortium across both regulation and pilot implementation
Korea's only DPP platform company participating in the EU CIRPASS-2 Consortium across both regulation and pilot implementation
The experience of directly designing early infrastructure for a new market created by EU regulations
The experience of directly designing early infrastructure for a new market created by EU regulations
Opportunity to lead a government DPP R&D consortium project worth KRW 10 billion or more
Opportunity to lead a government DPP R&D consortium project worth KRW 10 billion or more
A role where your European experience directly applies to the Korean industry
A role where your European experience directly applies to the Korean industry
Infrastructure business expanding beyond fashion to furniture, cosmetics, construction materials, and all physical products
Infrastructure business expanding beyond fashion to furniture, cosmetics, construction materials, and all physical products
Salary, Perks & Benefits
Salary, Perks & Benefits
Salary
To be negotiated (based on experience and competency)
To be negotiated (based on experience and competency)
Stock Options
Negotiable
Negotiable
Other
Overseas travel opportunities (Europe, Southeast Asia, etc.), 4 major insurance programs
Birthday half-day off + birthday gift + team dinner
Unlimited office snacks and drinks
30% discount at affiliated dental clinics
Monthly team gathering — first Friday of every month
Flat hierarchy — we're on a first-name basis and titles don't get in the way
Access to a global network in circular economy and sustainability
Growth-oriented and supportive team culture
Overseas travel opportunities (Europe, Southeast Asia, etc.), 4 major insurance programs
Birthday half-day off + birthday gift + team dinner
Unlimited office snacks and drinks
30% discount at affiliated dental clinics
Monthly team gathering — first Friday of every month
Flat hierarchy — we're on a first-name basis and titles don't get in the way
Access to a global network in circular economy and sustainability
Growth-oriented and supportive team culture
How to Apply
Please fill out the form below.
A coffee chat / Zoom meeting before formal screening is also welcome.
CARE ID · Careers
[Lead] Circular Economy · DPP R&D Lead
[Lead] Circular Economy · DPP R&D Lead
Employment Type
Employment Type
Full-time
Full-time
Location
Location
Seoul
Seoul
Experience
Experience
5+ Years
5+ Years
Hiring
Hiring
Open Hiring
Open Hiring
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Seoul
Experience
5+ Years
Hiring
Open Hiring
Room 207, 37, Seongsui-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
CEO | Himchan Roh
Business Registration Number | 373-87-02339
E-mail | hello@careid.center
Copyright (C) 2025 Yune Inc. All rights reserved.
Room 207, 37, Seongsui-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
CEO | Himchan Roh
Business Registration Number | 373-87-02339
E-mail | hello@careid.center
Copyright (C) 2025 Yune Inc. All rights reserved.
Room 207, 37, Seongsui-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
CEO | Himchan Roh
Business Registration Number | 373-87-02339
E-mail | hello@careid.center
Copyright (C) 2025 Yune Inc. All rights reserved.