Sr. Fabric Manager
SKIMS
$135,000 - $150,000 / year
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Description
At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.
As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets
SKIMS is looking for a Sr. Fabric Manager. The Senior Fabric Manager leads in-season fabric development and drives seasonal newness, translating design direction and emerging trends into fabrics that meet the brand’s aesthetic, quality, cost, and timing requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead in-season fabric development from initial brief through approval and production handoff.
- Respond to emerging product opportunities, design updates, and business needs with timely fabric solutions.
- Manage development timelines, submissions, and approvals, proactively addressing risks to delivery.
- Balance speed, creative intent, quality, and cost when recommending fabrics and alternatives.
- Partner with Design to establish seasonal fabric direction and identify opportunities for newness across the assortment.
- Research textile trends and consumer need to inform relevant fabric recommendations.
- Proactively source and present new fabric concepts that reflect the brand’s aesthetic and commercial priorities.
- Curate seasonal fabric presentations with clear recommendations on application, cost, lead time, and development feasibility.
- Build strong mill relationships that support newness, responsiveness, and reliable execution.
- Communicate clear development briefs, technical specifications, target costs, and required timelines.
- Evaluate fabric options for quality, scalability, minimum order quantities, lead times, and production capability.
- Partner with Sourcing to achieve cost targets and confirm commercial requirements before adoption.
- Track supplier performance and resolve development challenges promptly.
- Maintain strong visibility into global textile markets, raw material pricing and supplier capabilities.
- Evaluate fabric submissions for construction, hand feel, weight, finish, and suitability for intended use.
- Partner with Color, Product Compliance, and Technical Design to ensure fabrics meet color and performance requirements.
- Troubleshoot technical issues during development and confirm readiness for bulk production.
- Communicate development status, risks, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional partners.
- Maintain accurate fabric specifications, development records, and approval documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and improve processes to support efficient, consistent development.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science, Textile Development, Fashion, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 8+ years of experience in apparel fabric development or sourcing, with demonstrated ownership of seasonal and in-season development.
- Strong technical knowledge of fibers, yarns, fabric construction, dyeing, printing, and finishing.
- A strong eye for fabric trends and the ability to translate new ideas into commercially viable products.
- Experience managing mills and delivering developments within short lead times.
- Experience sourcing and developing both fashion-driven and technically complex fabrics.
- Experience working within a high-growth, fast-paced, product-driven organization
- Understanding of fabric costing, testing, quality standards, and production requirements.
- Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage overlapping seasonal calendars and adjust priorities as business needs evolve.
- Proficiency in PLM systems, Microsoft Excel, and development tracking tools.
Benefits
- Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Kind Body Fertility Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Access to LinkedIn learning
- Employee Discounts
- Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
- Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
- Free Swag Giveaways
- Annual Holiday Party
- Annual Summer Party
- Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
Benefits
- Benefits and Culture Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) Kind Body Fertility Benefits 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match Unlimited PTO Full Access to LinkedIn learning Employee Discounts Perks (HQ Location) Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday Free Swag Giveaways Annual Holiday Party Annual Summer Party Invitations to pop-ups and other company events Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
About this role
SKIMS is seeking a Senior Fabric Manager to lead in-season fabric development and drive seasonal newness across its core categories of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. You'll translate design direction and emerging trends into fabrics that balance aesthetic vision, quality, cost, and tight timelines. This role sits at the intersection of Design, Product Development, Compliance, and mill partners, requiring you to source new concepts, manage development submissions, troubleshoot technical challenges, and maintain strong supplier relationships while responding quickly to evolving business needs.
The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of apparel fabric development or sourcing experience, with deep technical knowledge of fibers, construction, dyeing, and finishing. You'll need a strong eye for textile trends, proven ability to deliver within compressed timelines, and experience managing both fashion-forward and technically complex fabrics in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with PLM systems and Excel, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, is essential to coordinate across overlapping seasonal calendars and shifting priorities.
Based in Los Angeles and working in-office full-time, this position offers a competitive salary of $135,000–$150,000, comprehensive healthcare coverage, fertility benefits, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, and perks including catered lunches, a dog-friendly office, and regular company events.
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