Manager, Pre-Production & Fabric Development

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-ableallowing 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 were driven by love (because it matters) and are dedicated to promoting love and happiness in all aspects of our work. Its about success of course but its 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 Lovesacs 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 Lovesacs 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 bothdomestically and internationally.

What Youll 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.

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 CentricityDrives Remark-able ResultsCollaborates EffectivelyMakes Good DecisionsDemonstrates Self-Awareness

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Fashion Design Textile Science or a related field required.
• 35 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 exceedkey performance indicators (KPIs) goals and deadlines.
• Must be able to travel using various forms of transportation as required by the Company in its solediscretion for mandatory meetings and conferences held either at our offices or offsite (i.e.quarterlyteam connection weeks companywide meetings and events vendor visits).
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as neededto visit vendors suppliers and partners;avalid passport andany 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 ParentalLeaveLife/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 hire8 paid company recognized holidays.
• Pet Insurance and generous Associate Discounts.

*Eligibility and terms for all benefits listed are as outlined in Lovesacs 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:.