Fabric Research & Development Manager, Beyond Yoga

About the job

Beyond Yoga is seeking a Senior Fabric Research & Development Manager to join our team. This role involves staying updated with industry trends, managing innovation projects, conducting market research, and developing fabrics that align with aesthetic, sustainability, and performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and latest materials.
• Prioritize and align innovation projects with main business strategies and main projects.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation and new ideas.
• Advocate for sustainable and environmentally responsible fabric solutions.
• Protect intellectual property through appropriate measures, including non-disclosure agreements and patents.
• Define performance metrics and report progress to partners.
• Lead and provide technical support to business, suppliers, and vendors, keeping up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory standards, and new technologies.
• Ensure development process focuses on timelines and approval attempts per match.
• Manage technical and economic feasibility trials to evaluate new materials and processes.
• Collaborate with Operations to refine processes and create SOPs that enhance supply chain efficiency and internal operations.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to influence decision-making.
• Apply expert knowledge to raw material analysis and interpretation.
• Work with design and product development teams to ensure fabric development aligns with product specifications and timelines.
• Create and share technical specifications for raw materials with suppliers and vendors.
• Build the technical validation and approval process for raw materials and resolve related issues.
• Research and develop sustainable raw materials and processes to enhance product and supply chain efficiency.
• Mitigate risks by ensuring transparency in the supply chain, including chemical management and compliance programs.
• Provide technical mentoring to vendors and suppliers.
• Build a network of third-party support to lead learning.
• Offer onboarding for vendors and suppliers, monitoring for continuous improvement.
• Cultivate a strategic network of contacts to expand capabilities and expertise.
• Develop transformational partnerships with vendors and suppliers to support business strategies, innovation, and quality improvements.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in the textile or related industry with a track record in fabric R&D and project management.
• Experience of yarn spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, polymers, and finishing processes.
• Expert technical knowledge of garment dry and wet processing, printing, and finishing processes.
• Knowledge in the manufacturing of cut and sew garments.
• Experience with large-scale commercial manufacturing and commercialization.
• Background in engineering and validating performance claims.
• Expertise in material testing methods.
• Strategic and conceptual thinking skills with project management capabilities.
• Work with other teams and work in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 8-10 years of experience in the textile or related industry with a track record in fabric R&D and project management.
• Technical Skills: Expert technical knowledge of garment dry and wet processing, printing, and finishing processes; knowledge in the manufacturing of cut and sew garments; experience with large-scale commercial manufacturing and commercialization; background in engineering and validating performance claims; expertise in material testing methods.
• Project Management: Strategic and conceptual thinking skills with project management capabilities; work with other teams and work in a global environment.

Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Project Management
• Technical Knowledge
• Market Research
• Vendor Management
• Sustainability
• Intellectual Property Protection
• Performance Metrics
• Technical Validation
• Raw Material Analysis
• Supplier Collaboration
• Supply Chain Efficiency
• Risk Mitigation
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 per year.
• Levi Strauss & Co. Total Rewards Package: Includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more.
• Location: Culver City, CA.
• Work Schedule: Hybrid, with 3 days in-office per week, typically Tuesday-Thursday.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Pay

The expected starting salary range for this role is $115,000 - $140,000 per year. We may pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role.

Schedule

This is a hybrid work schedule based in our Culver City, CA headquarters. We expect you in office 3 days per week, typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on our needs.

Location

USA, Culver City, Beyond Yoga HQ

Filling Date

This position is expected to be filled by 08/24/2026. Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.