Fabric Material Innovation Lead

ALO; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ALO is seeking a Raw Material Developer to drive fabric development and validation for innovative, high-performance materials. You will collaborate with Design, PD, and Sustainability to ensure material readiness from concept to production, manage wear testing, and partner with mills globally.

The role emphasizes technical validation, KPI tracking, and process improvements using Asana and PLM systems. Strong communication and project management are essential in a fast-paced, design-led

Qualifications

• 6+ years in fabric development
• Strong understanding of performance textiles and fashion-driven materials
• Expertise in knit and woven constructions, finishing techniques, and technical properties
• Experience working with top tier mills to develop and commercialize materials
• Proficient in industry testing standards (AATCC, ASTM, China Protocol 21 / GB testing) and evaluating results for risk and performance
• Ability to advise on material selection and refinement throughout development
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced, design-led environment
• Excellent communication skills, translating technical information for cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and product teams to create and refine fabrics that align with seasonal goals
• Lead development of new materials and fabric platforms focusing on function, feel, durability, and sustainability
• Oversee lab testing, risk assessments, and wear testing to validate fabric performance
• Own wear test execution workflows and coordinate samples across programs
• Partner with Design, PD, Technical Design, Production, and Sustainability to ensure material readiness
• Provide technical guidance on material transitions from development to bulk production
• Build and maintain relationships with global mills and guide selection
• Design and implement development tracking systems (Asana workflows, dashboards)
• Develop KPI tracking tools to monitor fabric adoption and development efficiency
• Support onboarding and mentorship of team members and interns

Skills

Fabric development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Asana

Tools

Asana

PLM

Excel

Job description

ALO is seeking a Raw Material Developer to drive fabric development and validation for innovative, high-performance materials. You will collaborate with Design, PD, and Sustainability to ensure material readiness from concept to production, manage wear testing, and partner with mills globally.

The role emphasizes technical validation, KPI tracking, and process improvements using Asana and PLM systems. Strong communication and project management are essential in a fast-paced, design-led