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ALO · 6 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Textiles Development

Commerce, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $145K/yr

10+ years exp

ALO is dedicated to mindful movement and better living through innovative practices. The Sr. Manager of Textiles Development will lead the strategic direction and execution of raw material innovation, focusing on developing materials that meet the brand's aesthetic and sustainability goals while collaborating with various teams to integrate these innovations into the product lifecycle.

ApparelFashionTextiles

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Textile material Development: Oversee raw material identification, testing, and development processes to meet design, functionality, and quality standards. Drive the creation and refinement of fabric DNA, ensuring detailed documentation of material specifications. Lead fabric trials, wear-testing, and performance validation, ensuring all materials meet the required standards for durability, comfort, and sustainability. Champion the use of sustainable and responsible textiles, aligning with company goals for environmental impact reduction. Ensure all materials meet applicable regulatory, quality, and safety standards

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with design teams during the concept phase to ensure raw material feasibility and alignment with creative vision. Partner with sourcing and product development teams to facilitate a seamless transition from development to production. Lead regular cross-functional meetings to review material developments and align on milestones and timelines

Team Leadership and Development: Manage and mentor a team of textile developers and coordinators, fostering growth and innovation. Oversee workload allocation, skill development, and performance reviews for team members

Process Optimization: Continuously improve raw material development workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve communication across teams. Implement digital tools and systems to streamline material development and data tracking

Qualification

Raw material developmentTextile innovationSustainability standardsPLM systemsProject managementTeam leadershipCross-functional collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Fashion Design, or related field

10+ years of experience in raw material development, innovation, or textile sourcing, preferably in the apparel industry

Strong understanding of fabric construction, finishing, and performance testing

Demonstrated experience driving material innovation, from concept to commercialization

Knowledge of sustainability standards and certifications in textiles (e.g., GOTS, OEKO-TEX, bluesign®, etc.)

Exceptional project management and organizational skills

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external vendor relationships

Proficient in PLM systems, material libraries, and data management tools

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Long term incentives

PTO policy

Many other progressive benefits

Company

ALO

Glassdoor3.0

We are ALO.

Founded in 2007

Los Angeles, California, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.aloyoga.com/

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