Fabric Materials Innovator

Alo; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Long-term incentives

PTO policy

Progressive benefits

Job summary

Alo is seeking a Raw Material Developer to drive the creation and execution of high-performance fabrics. You will partner with Design, PD, and Sustainability to ensure material readiness and scalable production.

Lead lab testing, wear testing, and supplier collaborations to deliver innovative materials that meet durability and guest experience standards. This is a senior, on-site role in Los Angeles with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Material Development & Innovation: Collaborate with design and product development teams to create and refine fabrics that align with seasonal goals.
• MaterialTesting,Validation & Wear Test: Oversee lab testing, risk assessments, and wear testing to validate fabric performance.
• Wear Test Program Ownership: Manage wear test workflows, sample coordination, feedback, and action items across programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the technical expert during material selection, development, and commercialization.
• Commercialization Support: Provide technical guidance on material transitions from development to bulk production.
• Supplier & Mill Management: Build relationships with global mills and oversee development conversations.
• Process & System Development: Design tracking systems including Asana dashboards and templates.
• KPI Development & Reporting: Create KPI tools to monitor fabric adoption and development efficiency.
• Team Training & Mentorship: Support onboarding and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Seasonal Calendar & SamplingExecution: Ensure timely material development and sampling for prototypes.

Skills

Fabric development

Textile testing

Supplier engagement

Project management

Communication

Asana

PLM systems

Excel

Tools

Asana

PLM systems

Excel

Job description

Alo is seeking a Raw Material Developer to drive the creation and execution of high-performance fabrics. You will partner with Design, PD, and Sustainability to ensure material readiness and scalable production.

Lead lab testing, wear testing, and supplier collaborations to deliver innovative materials that meet durability and guest experience standards. This is a senior, on-site role in Los Angeles with a competitive benefits package.