Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lovesac is a fast-growing furniture company focused on adaptable, comfortable, and sustainable furniture solutions. The Manager, Pre-Production & Fabric Development owns the fabric development lifecycle from research and supplier exploration through testing, commercialization, and production readiness. The role partners cross-functionally to develop fabrics that meet standards for style, quality, performance, cost, timelines, and environmental responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead research and development of new fabrics for Lovesac collections, incorporating industry trends and fabric technology to drive innovation
- Monitor fabric trends, Travel to attend fabric fairs, mill appointments, and market research to inform seasonal fabrics for the library to design
- Partner with design & sourcing to align fabric development with product vision, timelines & costs
- Negotiate pricing, timelines, and terms with material suppliers; maintain strong supplier relationships
- Conduct and review fabric testing to ensure performance and quality standards; address test failures promptly, collaborate with quality & compliance team members on test standards
- Work with the sustainability team to identify and implement eco-friendly fabric options
- Develop and manage fabric development budgets, balancing cost efficiency with quality
- Train and mentor team members on fabric development processes and best practices
- Ensure fabric development aligns with the product-to-market calendar, from mill week to sampling and alignment
- Maintain accurate fabric information in fabric library virtually & in person at the Lovesac hub offices and build archives of historical and inspirational fabrics
- Proactively identify and resolve fabric-related issues during development
- Stay-up-to-updated on industry regulations and continuously improve R&D processes
- Perform any other reasonable duties for this role as requested by management
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Science, or a related field required
- 3–5+ years of experience in fabric R&D, preferably in the retail, fashion or home industry
- Strong understanding of fabric properties, production processes, and sourcing strategies
- Proven ability to develop and commercialize new fabric concepts
- Excellent communication, project management, and cross functional collaboration skills
- Experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and product manufacturing/sourcing processes
- Ability to work in a fast paced, matrix environment with attention to detail and tight deadlines
- Exemplify each of our Lovesac values, at all times, be results driven and utilize knowledge to meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), goals and deadlines
- Must be able to travel using various forms of transportation, as required by the Company in its sole discretion, for mandatory meetings and conferences held either at our offices or offsite (i.e. quarterly team connection weeks, companywide meetings and events, vendor visits)
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally, as needed to visit vendors, suppliers, and partners; a valid passport and any required documentation for international travel are required
- This position is remote and will report into the Stamford, CT HUB. Candidates must fully reside in the United States at all times during employment and should have the ability to travel as needed both domestically and internationally
- 3–5+ years of experience in fabric R&D, preferably in the retail, fashion or home industry
Benefits
- Annual Bonus Program
- Inaugural Grant Equity Award
- 401K Matching Contribution
- Financial Wellness Tools
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Short-Term Disability insurance
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to 160 hours of paid time off within the fiscal calendar year, prorated from date of hire
- 8 paid company recognized holidays
- Pet Insurance
- Generous Associate Discounts
- Remote work arrangement
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