Justfab

Sr. Manager, Material Development

El Segundo, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$130kDetected 40 days ago

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About the role

Job Description Fabletics is looking for a Sr.
Manager, Material Development, you will be the creative and technical authority for materials at Fabletics, shaping the aesthetic vision and development strategy for fabrics across the brand.
This is a high-impact leadership where impeccable taste meets technical mastery.

Own the end-to-end material development roadmap, from seasonal concept ideation through bulk production approval.
Lead direct mill and vendor partnerships globally, optimizing cost and quality
negotiate pricing and lead times with mills and suppliers. Ensure all quality meets our standards.
Translate design intent into manufacturable, performance-driven, and commercially viable material solutions
Drive material innovation across constructions, finishes, fibers, and sustainability.
Lead direct mill and vendor partnerships globally, optimizing cost and quality; negotiate pricing and lead times with mills and suppliers. Ensure all quality meets our standards.
Translate design intent into manufacturable, performance-driven, and commercially viable material solutions; embed material milestones into the product calendar.
Collaborate closely with Production, Merchandising, Product Development, and Sourcing to ensure materials meet aesthetic, performance, cost, and delivery targets.
Directly manage and develop the fabric team - coaching performance, building capability, and fostering a high-standards environment.
Build scalable workflows and SOPs that elevate quality, accountability, and speed across the material development function.

Deep technical expertise across knit and or woven constructions, yarns, fibers, dyes, finishes, and printing techniques - with a strong ability to problem solve material quality issues as they arise.
Direct experience with global fabric mills including managing costs, lead times, and development timeline management.
7+ years of fabric development experience, including end-to-end material programs across lifestyle and performance fabrics. Ready-to-wear or fashion brand experience is a plus.
3+ years managing a team within material development, R&D, fabric, or material design functions - with a track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams.
High taste level and passion for materials and design, with the ability to define and communicate what makes a material exceptional.
Proven partnership with Design, balancing creative intent with technical feasibility.
Strong color acuity and attention to aesthetic detail.
Builder mindset: comfortable creating new processes and SOPs, and scaling new ways of working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Ideal candidate brings foundational AI literacy, including experience using generative AI tools, and a proactive mindset to experiment with new technologies to drive productivity and innovation.
Where we are:
This role will be based in our El Segundo Headquarters

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to mills, factories, and trade shows.
Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Materials Science, Apparel Design, or a related field preferred.
Experience in leggings or bodywear categories is a strong plus.
7+ years of fabric development experience, including end-to-end material programs across lifestyle and performance fabrics.
Ready-to-wear or fashion brand experience is a plus.
Experience in managing consistent quality for leggings and bodywear is a plus.

The range provided includes the base salary that Fabletics expects to pay for the role.

Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey.
Total Rewards at Fabletics includes:
Discretionary Paid Time Off*
Healthcare Plans
Annual Bonus Program
Build and sustain strong functional relationships with the Design team - operating as a trusted creative partner who elevates the product vision through materials expertise.

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