Cross-Functional Partnership
Build and sustain strong functional relationships. Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, Production, Merchandising, and Tech Design to ensure materials meet aesthetic, performance, cost, and delivery targets.
Communicate complex material findings, risks, and trade-offs clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Champion a culture of curiosity, speed, and continuous improvement.
Team Leadership & People Development
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.
Operate as a senior leader within the Fabric, Color, & Trims department — contributing to team strategy, departmental goals, and broader cross-functional initiatives.
Project & Process Management
Prioritize multiple material projects across concurrent seasons and categories.
Maintain dashboards and reports to track development progress, cost savings, supplier performance, and approvals.
Own material data in PLM/BOM systems; ensure accuracy, version control, and visibility.
Demonstrate systems and data fluency, including Smartsheet and PLM platforms; comfort with AI tools is highly valued.
What you bring
7+ years of fabric development experience, including end-to-end material programs across lifestyle and performance fabrics. Experience in sport/activewear materials required.
Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Materials Science, Apparel Design, or a related field preferred.
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.
Deep technical expertise across knit and or wovens (yarns, dyes, finishes, and prints) with a strong ability to problem solve material quality issues as they arise.
High taste level and understanding of how material trends impact product design.
Proven partnership with Design, balancing creative intent with technical feasibility.
Direct experience with global fabric mills including managing costs, lead times, and development timeline management.
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.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to mills, factories, and trade shows.
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
Compensation & Total Rewards
At Fabletics, we believe work and life should fit together! We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first. 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:
Hybrid Work Schedule*
Discretionary Paid Time Off*
Summer Fridays*
Healthcare Plans
Employee Discounts
401k
Annual Bonus Program
Equity Program*
And More
Varied for retail, fulfillment and fully remote roles.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $110,000-$140,000. The range provided includes the base salary that Fabletics expects to pay for the role. Offered base salary will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.
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