Senior Manager, Fabric Research & Development

Overview

We’re thrilled to be looking for a Senior Manager, Fabric Research & Development, to join our team in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Reporting to our Director of Product Development, you’ll drive fabric innovation, raise the bar on our quality standards, and manage costs to drive product excellence. If you’re excited to make a meaningful impact on shaping Brooklinen’s product offerings, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do

• Analyze fabric needs across our product. 
• Research and identify emerging fabric trends and innovations in the textile industry.
• Research and implement sustainable fabric options such as eco-friendly materials to contribute to environmental responsibility.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and design reviews to identify fabric trends that align with product development goals.
• Take initiative to establish relationships with fabric mills and suppliers to develop new fabric options tailored to company needs.
• Proactively offer fabric options to product development, design, and merchandising teams based on market trends and company requirements.
• Monitor fabric performance and provide feedback to suppliers to maintain quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about industry regulations, sustainability practices, and ethical sourcing initiatives related to textile manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain fabric calendars to track fabric development, sampling, and procurement timelines.
• Attend fabric shows and industry events to stay abreast of the latest trends, source new fabrics, and network with suppliers.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on fabric-related topics such as fabric properties, performance testing, and sustainability practices to enhance their understanding and decision-making capabilities.
• Lead efforts in developing proprietary weaves while collaborating closely with suppliers and designers to create exclusive fabric designs that will differentiate Brooklinen in the marketplace.

We're looking for someone who brings

• 6-8 years of research and development experience.
• Home industry experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Design, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Proven experience in textile fabric analysis, sourcing, and development.
• Strong knowledge of fabric construction, properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and trends to make informed decisions. 
• Willingness to travel.

Compensation & Benefits

At Brooklinen, our goal is to offer a competitive total compensation package which we determine based on specific market data taking into account our company size, stage, industry, and location. The base salary range for this role is between $110K - $130K. 

Beyond base salary, we contribute significantly to offset the cost of health benefits, provide a financial stipend through Carrot Fertility to help with the costs associated with the fertility journey, offer a 401K with a 4% Safe Harbour match, have commuter benefits, and also provide a yearly product allowance. 

We have 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents, year-long Summer Fridays, a workday that starts at 10 am, four weeks of vacation, and a one-month paid sabbatical at your 5th anniversary.

Most importantly of all, our HQ hires receive competitive equity grants. We would be happy to tell you more about this and how to value this part of compensation during our interview process.

Why join us?

• Our team is made up of friendly, funny, welcoming, low-ego, and passionate people -- who also happen to be great at what they do. We all know the people you work with can make or break a job and so we go to great lengths to protect this amazing culture.
• We work hard but are well-rounded and well-rested. Hanging with coworkers is encouraged. So is taking a vacation, getting a great night's sleep (our day starts at 10 am), and getting out of here at a reasonable time (we have year-long summer Fridays that end at 3 pm).
• Care about growth? So do we. We’re growing, so we’ve got tons of exciting growth opportunities for our amazingly talented team. 
• Hybrid work - our HQ team has 2 days in and 3 days remote schedule.
• And don’t just take our word for it! We’re honored to be recognized by various industry tastemakers for the work we’ve put into our culture and employee engagement, including accolades from LinkedIn Top Startups (in 2020 and 2021!), Inc.’s Best Workplaces and Forbes Best Startup Employers in America (in 2022, 2023, and 2024!).

Everyone is welcome at Brooklinen. We’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. We invite you to take a look at how we’ve done so far and where we know we need to do better.

About Brooklinen

Brooklinen, home of The Internet’s Favorite Sheets, was founded in 2014 with one goal in mind: We want you to be comfortable.

We believe everyone deserves beautiful home essentials, and our approach to provide these is simple: Create high-quality products using the finest materials – from bedding to towels and everything in between – and offer these products directly to our customers (without the luxury markup!). As we’ve expanded beyond the bedroom, introducing bath goods, accessories, loungewear, our Spaces marketplace and IRL retail stores, our goal of keeping you comfortable has remained at the forefront.

We take pride in our products and think you will, too: Our sheets, towels and more have received 100,000+ 5-star reviews and been recognized by numerous industry tastemakers such as Apartment Therapy, Good Housekeeping, The New York Times’ Wirecutter and many more.

Our Interview Process

• Initial Interview:
  • Director of Recruiting
• First Round:
  • Director of Product Development
• Second Round:
  • Take Home Project
  • Design Director
• Final Round:
  • Chief Merchandising Officer
  • Chief Executive Officer

Note for recruiting agencies: We oversee our hiring internally, and we kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from sending us unsolicited resumes unless we have a pre-existing agreement for a particular role. We’re excited about welcoming all applicants who are interested in joining our team to apply directly!

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