Manager, Pre-Production & Fabric Development

Job Details: Job Location: Stamford - Stamford, CT, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $85000.00 - $105000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Corporate, About Lovesac

We are a young-at-heart, fast-growing furniture company, dedicated to helping people fill their homes with Total Comfort™. We do this by designing and innovating furniture solutions that are adaptable, washable, expandable, and delivered right-to-your-door-able allowing our customers to live the life they want to live. 

Our Designed for Life mission started with Sacs, a seat so much better than your classic beanbag made with repurposed Durafoam and designed to reduce environmental impact while providing unimaginable, cloud-like comfort. From there, we expanded the possibility for sustainable furniture with Sactionals, a customizable modular sectional that can be endlessly rearranged to evolve with you. Our product line has grown a lot since our Sacs days, but our goal will always remain the same - to create truly adaptable, comfortable furniture that can be with you for life.

About our Culture

At Lovesac, we strive to be an employer of choice by embodying a culture that encourages team members to think and dream big. We call this Top Ambition. We aim to not only excel within our industry but also make a meaningful impact on the world. Above all else, we’re driven by love (because it matters) and are dedicated to promoting love and happiness in all aspects of our work. It’s about success, of course, but it’s also about making a positive impact on everyone our business touches.  

About the Role

As the Manager, Pre-Production & Fabric Development, you will own the fabric development lifecycle from early research and supplier exploration through testing, commercialization, and production readiness across Lovesac’s product collections. This role sits at the intersection of design intent, material innovation, operational execution, and responsible sourcing, helping translate creative concepts into fabrics that meet Lovesac’s standards for style, quality, comfort, performance, and environmental responsibility.

You will partner closely with Design, Sourcing, Production, Quality, Compliance, and Sustainability to develop materials that balance aesthetic direction with technical requirements, supplier capabilities, cost targets, and product-to-market timelines. The ideal candidate brings a strong eye for fabric trends and innovation, a practical understanding of textile construction and testing, and the project management discipline to move concepts forward with clarity, urgency, and cross-functional alignment.

This position is remote and will report into the Stamford, CT HUB.  Candidates must fully reside in the United States at all times during employment and should have the ability to travel as needed both domestically and internationally.

What You’ll Do

Fabric R&D Leadership

Lead research and development of new fabrics for Lovesac collections, incorporating industry trends and fabric technology to drive innovation.

Trend & Market Research: 

Monitor fabric trends, Travel to attend fabric fairs, mill appointments, and market research to inform seasonal fabrics for the library to design. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

Partner with design & sourcing to align fabric development with product vision, timelines & costs.

Sourcing & Supplier Management: 

Negotiate pricing, timelines, and terms with material suppliers; maintain strong supplier relationships. 

Testing & Quality Assurance: 

Conduct and review fabric testing to ensure performance and quality standards; address test failures promptly, collaborate with quality & compliance team members on test standards.

Sustainability Integration: 

Work with the sustainability team to identify and implement eco-friendly fabric options 

Budget & Cost Management: 

Develop and manage fabric development budgets, balancing cost efficiency with quality 

Knowledge Transfer: 

Train and mentor team members on fabric development processes and best practices 

Pre-Production Planning: 

Ensure fabric development aligns with the product-to-market calendar, from mill week to sampling and alignment.

Data & Archive Management: 

Maintain accurate fabric information in fabric library virtually & in person at the Lovesac hub offices and build archives of historical and inspirational fabrics 

Problem Solving: 

Proactively identify and resolve fabric-related issues during development 

Compliance & Innovation: 

Stay up-to-updated on industry regulations and continuously improve R&D processes. 

Perform any other reasonable duties for this role as requested by management.    

 Qualifications: Who you Are:

Core Values: Top Ambition, We All Win Together, Conscious Operations, Do Less and Do Best, Love Matters 

Table-Stake Values: Willing to Sweep Floors, Grit, Positive, Self-Aware, Self-Starting, Insatiable Learners, Transparency, Customer-Centric

Core Competencies: Builds Customer Centricity, Drives Remark-able Results, Collaborates Effectively, Makes Good Decisions, Demonstrates Self-Awareness         

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Science, or a related field required.
HYBRID: This role requires 2 days a week In-Person in our Stamford, CT HUB
3–5+ years of experience in fabric R&D, preferably in the retail, fashion or home industry. 
Strong understanding of fabric properties, production processes, and sourcing strategies. 
Proven ability to develop and commercialize new fabric concepts. 
Excellent communication, project management, and cross functional collaboration skills. 
Experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and product manufacturing/sourcing processes. 
Ability to work in a fast paced, matrix environment with attention to detail and tight deadlines. 
Exemplify each of our Lovesac values, at all times, be results driven and utilize knowledge to meet or exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), goals and deadlines. 
Must be able to travel using various forms of transportation, as required by the Company in its sole discretion, for mandatory meetings and conferences held either at our offices or offsite (i.e. quarterly team connection weeks, companywide meetings and events, vendor visits). 
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally, as needed to visit vendors, suppliers, and partners; a valid passport and any required documentation for international travel are required.
Must comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the Lovesac Employee Handbook and work collaboratively with fellow employees, treating all clients, both internal and external with dignity and respect at all times.

Full Time Benefits*

Financial Benefits: Annual Bonus Program, Inaugural Grant Equity Award, 401K Matching Contribution, Financial Wellness Tools.
Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Parental Leave, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to 160 hours of paid time off within our fiscal calendar year, prorated from date of hire, 8 paid company recognized holidays.
Pet Insurance and generous Associate Discounts.

*Eligibility and terms for all benefits listed are as outlined in Lovesac’s policy and plan documents. 

Associate pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level and competencies.

Lovesac is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender-related identity, gender nonconformity, or status as a transgender or transsexual individual), pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Non-New York City Applicants Only: To the extent permitted by law, conditional offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including but not limited to education verification, employment history verification, reference checks, criminal history and motor vehicle history (if vehicle required). All qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law.

Lovesac participates in E-Verify as required by law. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Lovesac is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with disabilities, protected medical conditions, and religious beliefs. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to us at: [email protected].