Fabric Development Manager, Universal Thread
Core
Define and drive fabric strategy, translate design intent into material solutions, and collaborate with global vendors to develop raw materials for Target-owned apparel brands.
Role type
Fabric Development Manager
Builds
Target-owned apparel products
Domain
Retail / Textile Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
textile construction knowledge, fabric testing methods, trend analysis, vendor collaboration, project management, cost-performance balancing
Preferred skills
sustainability standards knowledge, manufacturing process expertise, cross-functional influence
Technologies
CAD, PLM, ERP
Responsibilities
Define fabric strategy aligned to brand vision, partner with design to influence fabric direction, research and develop innovative raw materials, create technical fabric specifications, collaborate with global vendors, apply fabric construction and testing knowledge, own progress against development timelines
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC