Senior Fabric R&D Manager (Hybrid)

LOFT; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K)

Hybrid work model

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KnitWell Group, owner of LOFT and other brands, is seeking a Fabric R&D Analyst to drive fabric and trim development for a key product category in New York. You will partner with cross-functional teams and mills to deliver brand-right fabrics that meet quality and pricing targets.

You will collaborate with design, merchandising, and production to define seasonal fabric strategies, source fabrics, maintain a sourcing library, and mentor junior staff while ensuring timelines and vendor

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in textile industry with fabric development expertise.
• Domestic and international fabric development experience.
• Strong design aesthetic and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and source fabrics with cross-functional teams.
• Partner with mills and vendors for fabric development.
• Define and execute seasonal fabric strategy.
• Mentor and coach direct reports on performance expectations.

Skills

Fabric development

Weaving

Printing

Dyeing

Finishing

Treatments

Washing techniques

Mill capabilities

Merchandising

Product development

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

KnitWell Group, owner of LOFT and other brands, is seeking a Fabric R&D Analyst to drive fabric and trim development for a key product category in New York. You will partner with cross-functional teams and mills to deliver brand-right fabrics that meet quality and pricing targets.

You will collaborate with design, merchandising, and production to define seasonal fabric strategies, source fabrics, maintain a sourcing library, and mentor junior staff while ensuring timelines and vendor