Director, Fabric Engineering

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 131000 - 236000

Posted on: 28 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The pay range is $131000.00 - $236000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and addition to your pay Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs which may include medical vision dental life insurance and more to help you and your family take care of your whole benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at us

Target is an iconic brand a Fortune 50 company and one of Americas leading retailers. At the heart of our success is our Owned Brand organization a dynamic team that designs develops and source the products our guests love. From concept to creation to manufacturing we infuse trend quality and innovation into everything we do building brands that surprise and delight millions of consumers.

About the Role
As Director of Fabric Engineering you will set the vision and lead a team of fabric engineers to deliver Targets material-first strategy across apparel and soft home. Youll drive innovation sustainability and technical excellence in textiles and finishing while ensuring our fabrics meet the highest standards of quality value and traceability for use in Targets owned brand products

This role requires a strategic leader and change agent who thrives on collaboration respects diverse perspectives and can communicate and influence across functions and geographies. You will partner closely with Merchants Design Sourcing Quality teams Vendors and Suppliers to shape fabric strategies that enable speed affordability flexibility and differentiation for Targets Owned Brands.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
- Drive the material-first strategy to deliver innovation quality sustainability and profitability.
- Engineer fabric solutions that advance Target Forward goals standardize yarns optimize fabrics and unlock speed flexibility and cost efficiency.
- Lead tariff and duty engineering to maximize competitiveness.
- Build brand-right trend-relevant fabric palettes in partnership with Design Merchants and global suppliers and vendors
Industry Engagement
- Develop and expand a strategic network with mills vendors academia and industry associations.
- Position Target as an industry leader in textiles sustainability and supply chain innovation.
Team & Culture
- Lead mentor and grow a high-performing inclusive and globally minded team.
- Foster a culture of respect collaboration and continuous learning.
- Champion change by modernizing ways of working and expanding organizational capabilities.
Cross-Functional Influence
- Act as a trusted partner and influencer across the enterprise aligning diverse stakeholders on priorities.
- Communicate with clarity to ensure consistent direction for both internal and external partners.
- Drive horizontal leadership across Merchandising Design Brand Management Sourcing and Overseas partner teams

Success Profile

Strategic agility: able to think big-picture and dive into detail when needed.
Horizontal leadership: skilled in building trust and influence across cross functional teams and geographies.
Change leadership: proven ability to drive transformation and navigate ambiguity.
Inclusive leadership: respects diverse perspectives and inspires high-performing teams.
Critical thinking: data-driven analytical and adept at solving complex problems.

Qualifications

15 years in fabric engineering textile development sourcing or supply chain leadership (raw-materials expertise strongly preferred).
Deep knowledge of textiles fibers finishing and raw materials supply chains.
Strong understanding of design product development and sustainability practices.
Experience leading culturally diverse teams and fostering inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects resources and global partnerships.
Excellent communication influencing and problem-solving skills.

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually depending upon what your role team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL AR DE FL IN IA LA MD MS MO NC OK PA SC TN and VA. If hired you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.

Benefits Eligibility

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Application deadline is : 11/06/2025

Required Experience:

Director

The pay range is $131000.00 - $236000.00Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and addition to your pay Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and you...