Fabric Development Manager, Universal Thread

About the role

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive fabric strategy aligned to brand vision, seasonal direction, and guest needs
• Partner with Design to influence fabric direction at key moments in the product creation process
• Translate design intent into material solutions that balance aesthetics, performance, and cost
• Develop and communicate technical fabric specifications to support development and production
• Collaborate with global vendors and suppliers to develop and execute fabrics with consistency and precision
• Own progress against development timelines, ensuring milestones are met with clear, timely communication
• Translate material priorities into clear direction for cross-functional and global partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Design, or Product Development, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in fabric development or related field
• Strong knowledge of textile construction and manufacturing processes (knit, woven, dyeing, printing, finishing)
• Experience developing fabrics that meet performance, quality, and sustainability standards
• Strong understanding of fabric trends, market shifts, and competitive landscape
• Ability to influence products through a material-first, guest-focused lens
• Strong problem-solving skills, applying technical expertise to product outcomes
• Effective collaborator with the ability to influence cross-functional partners
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
• Operates with urgency and manages multiple priorities
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and stays closely connected to the work

Qualifications

• Prohibitions on working in certain states

Skills

• Strong knowledge of textile construction and manufacturing processes (knit, woven, dyeing, printing, finishing)
• Experience developing fabrics that meet performance, quality, and sustainability standards
• Strong understanding of fabric trends, market shifts, and competitive landscape
• Ability to influence products through a material-first, guest-focused lens
• Strong problem-solving skills, applying technical expertise to product outcomes
• Effective collaborator with the ability to influence cross-functional partners
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
• Operates with urgency and manages multiple priorities
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and stays closely connected to the work

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

Pay

The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.

Schedule

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs.