[Lead] Circular Economy &
DPP R&D
[Lead] Circular Economy &
DPP R&D
[Lead] Circular Economy &
DPP R&D
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Seoul
Seoul
Seoul
5+ years' experience
5+ years' experience
5+ years' experience
Rolling applications
Rolling applications
Rolling applications
About CARE ID
About CARE ID
YUNE Inc. is a start-up developing and operating CARE ID, a Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform built for the fashion and textile industry.
YUNE Inc. is a start-up developing and operating CARE ID, a Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform built for the fashion and textile industry.
The EU is moving toward mandatory DPP requirements for textile and apparel products placed on the EU market, with implementation expected to begin as early as 2027. CARE ID is building the data infrastructure that helps Korean fashion brands, suppliers, and manufacturers prepare for this transition.
The EU is moving toward mandatory DPP requirements for textile and apparel products placed on the EU market, with implementation expected to begin as early as 2027. CARE ID is building the data infrastructure that helps Korean fashion brands, suppliers, and manufacturers prepare for this transition.
CARE ID is actively involved in global DPP standardisation, regulatory research, and pilot implementation, including:
CARE ID is actively involved in global DPP standardisation, regulatory research, and pilot implementation, including:
Official member of the EU CIRPASS-2 Consortium (EWG1, COP)
Official member of the EU CIRPASS-2 Consortium (EWG1, COP)
Member of the UNTP Supply Chain Working Group and Adoption Working Group
Member of the UNTP Supply Chain Working Group and Adoption Working Group
Track record in government-funded R&D projects, including MOTIE and MSS projects
Track record in government-funded R&D projects, including MOTIE and MSS projects
Published the K-Fashion DPP White Paper
Published the K-Fashion DPP White Paper
Ongoing KOICA CTS Laos DPP Pilot
Ongoing KOICA CTS Laos DPP Pilot
Role Summary
Role 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 a related field
5+ years in a related field
Closing Date
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled
What You'll Do
What You'll Do
EU Environmental Regulation & DPP Standards Research
Analyse EU environmental regulations and translate key findings into product and platform requirements, including ESPR, PPWR, and related policies
Participate in CIRPASS-2 Consortium Expert Working Groups (EWGs) and review technical documents
Research international data standards, including GS1 and UNTP, as well as data carriers such as RFID and NFC
Research emerging EU DPP Registry requirements and support technical validation for platform integration
Analyse EU environmental regulations and translate key findings into product and platform requirements, including ESPR, PPWR, and related policies
Participate in CIRPASS-2 Consortium Expert Working Groups (EWGs) and review technical documents
Research international data standards, including GS1 and UNTP, as well as data carriers such as RFID and NFC
Research emerging EU DPP Registry requirements and support technical validation for platform integration
PEFCR & Environmental Impact Data Research
Contribute to the design of a PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) / PEFCR-based environmental impact calculation engine
Apply LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) methodology to develop textile- and apparel-specific data models
Conduct research on carbon footprint calculation and its potential linkage to circular economy and circularity-related mechanisms
Contribute to the design of a PEF (Product Environmental Footprint) / PEFCR-based environmental impact calculation engine
Apply LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) methodology to develop textile- and apparel-specific data models
Conduct research on carbon footprint calculation and its potential linkage to circular economy and circularity-related mechanisms
Government R&D Project Planning & Execution
Draft and submit proposals for government-funded R&D projects, including MOTIE, MSS, MOFA, and related programs
Manage consortium-based project execution, including research reports, budget settlement, and milestone tracking
Identify and propose public funding opportunities, including Technology Voucher and Testbed programmes
Draft and submit proposals for government-funded R&D projects, including MOTIE, MSS, MOFA, and related programs
Manage consortium-based project execution, including research reports, budget settlement, and milestone tracking
Identify and propose public funding opportunities, including Technology Voucher and Testbed programmes
Supply Chain Transparency & DPP Data Design
Design fashion supply chain data flows, including PLM and ERP integration
Design QR, RFID, and NFC-based factory data collection processes
Support DPP adoption consulting for brands, suppliers, and manufacturing partners
Design fashion supply chain data flows, including PLM and ERP integration
Design QR, RFID, and NFC-based factory data collection processes
Support DPP adoption consulting for brands, suppliers, and manufacturing partners
Essential Criteria
Essential Criteria
Academic background in circular economy, textile/fashion, environmental policy, industrial ecology, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
Academic background in circular economy, textile/fashion, environmental policy, industrial ecology, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
Practical understanding of EU environmental regulations, such as ESPR, PPWR, and the EU Green Deal, and/or Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements
Practical understanding of EU environmental regulations, such as ESPR, PPWR, and the EU Green Deal, and/or Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements
Understanding of environmental impact assessment methodologies, including LCA, PEF, and carbon footprint assessment
Understanding of environmental impact assessment methodologies, including LCA, PEF, and carbon footprint assessment
Basic understanding of the textile and fashion industry supply chain
Basic understanding of the textile and fashion industry supply chain
Professional communication skills in both Korean and English
Professional communication skills in both Korean and English
Desirable Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Fashion Supply Chain Operations
Experience in production management, sourcing, quality control, export operations, or regulatory compliance at a global brand vendor, Tier 1/2 supplier, or Korean fashion company such as Samsung C&T Fashion, LF, Hansae, Sae-A Trading, etc.
Experience in production management, sourcing, quality control, export operations, or regulatory compliance at a global brand vendor, Tier 1/2 supplier, or Korean fashion company such as Samsung C&T Fashion, LF, Hansae, Sae-A Trading, etc.
Supply Chain IT
Experience using or implementing supply chain data systems, such as ERP systems including SAP, PLM, or BOM management tools
Experience using or implementing supply chain data systems, such as ERP systems including SAP, PLM, or BOM management tools
Research & Project Execution
Experience in LCA, PEF, circular economy, or supply chain transparency research, and/or in planning and executing government-funded R&D or international consortium projects
Experience in LCA, PEF, circular economy, or supply chain transparency research, and/or in planning and executing government-funded R&D or international consortium projects
European Experience
Work or research experience with European fashion/textile companies, circular economy research institutes such as the Wuppertal Institute, Fraunhofer, or Öko-Institut, certification bodies such as TÜV, Hohenstein, SGS, or Intertek, or climate tech startups such as Retraced or Vaayu.
Work or research experience with European fashion/textile companies, circular economy research institutes such as the Wuppertal Institute, Fraunhofer, or Öko-Institut, certification bodies such as TÜV, Hohenstein, SGS, or Intertek, or climate tech startups such as Retraced or Vaayu.
Other
Experience with EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) operations
Experience proactively designing and executing projects in a start-up environment
Experience with EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) operations
Experience proactively designing and executing projects in a start-up environment
Why This Role
Why This Role
Work on one of Korea’s earliest DPP platform initiatives at the intersection of EU regulation, circular economy, and supply chain data infrastructure
Work on one of Korea’s earliest DPP platform initiatives at the intersection of EU regulation, circular economy, and supply chain data infrastructure
Contribute directly to the early infrastructure of a new market being shaped by EU environmental regulations
Contribute directly to the early infrastructure of a new market being shaped by EU environmental regulations
Take part in large-scale government DPP R&D consortium projects worth KRW 10 billion or more
Take part in large-scale government DPP R&D consortium projects worth KRW 10 billion or more
Apply your European regulatory, research, or industry experience directly to the Korean fashion and textile industry
Apply your European regulatory, research, or industry experience directly to the Korean fashion and textile industry
Help build a data infrastructure business that can expand beyond fashion into furniture, cosmetics, construction materials, and other physical product categories
Help build a data infrastructure business that can expand beyond fashion into furniture, cosmetics, construction materials, and other physical product categories
Salary & Benefits
Salary & Benefits
Salary
Negotiable, based on experience and competency
Negotiable, based on experience and competency
Stock Options
Negotiable
Negotiable
Benefits
Overseas business travel opportunities, including Europe and Southeast Asia
Korea’s four major social insurance programs
Birthday half-day leave, birthday gift, and team dinner
Unlimited office snacks and drinks
30% discount at affiliated dental clinics
Monthly team gathering on the first Friday of every month
Open, practical communication culture where ideas matter more than titles
Access to a global network in circular economy and sustainability
Growth-oriented and supportive team culture
Overseas business travel opportunities, including Europe and Southeast Asia
Korea’s four major social insurance programs
Birthday half-day leave, birthday gift, and team dinner
Unlimited office snacks and drinks
30% discount at affiliated dental clinics
Monthly team gathering on the first Friday of every month
Open, practical communication culture where ideas matter more than titles
Access to a global network in circular economy and sustainability
Growth-oriented and supportive team culture
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form below.
We also welcome an informal coffee chat or Zoom call before the formal screening process.
CARE ID · Careers
[Lead] Circular Economy & DPP R&D
[Lead] Circular Economy & DPP R&D
Employment Type
Employment Type
Full-time
Full-time
Location
Location
Seoul
Seoul
Experience
Experience
5+ years' experience
5+ years' experience
Closing Date
Closing Date
Rolling applications
Rolling applications
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Seoul
Experience
5+ years' experience
Hiring
Rolling applications
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.