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Senior Manager, Fabric R&D

Brooklyn, New York

Overview

We’re excited 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, we’re committed to providing a competitive total compensation package—grounded in market data that considers our size, stage, industry, and location. For this role, the base salary range is between $110,000 and $130,000. 

Beyond base salary, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits designed to support the well-being, growth, and balance of our team.

Our benefits & perks include:
  • Health Benefits: We contribute generously (even up to 100% for employee-only coverage) toward our employees' medical, dental and vision premiums.
  • Fertility Support: We provide financial support for every fertility and family-building journey.
  • Retirement Savings: A 401K plan with a 4% company match helps you build for the future.
  • Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefits help cover the costs of getting to and from the office.
  • Product Discount and Allowance: Enjoy a 40% discount on Brooklinen products and a 25% discount for friends & family, plus a bi-annual product allowance.
  • Wellness Support: Free memberships to One Medical and Talkspace provide health and mental wellness support. 
  • We also offer a flexible wellness & lifestyle $1,000 reimbursement through Joon.
  • Parental Leave: All new parents receive 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
  • Year-Long Summer Fridays: We wrap up at 3 pm every Friday, all year long.
  • Vacation: Start with 20 days of vacation per year (pro-rated by start date). After five years with us, you’ll enjoy 25 days of vacation annually.
  • Sabbatical: At your five-year anniversary, take a fully paid, one-month sabbatical.
  • Hybrid Schedule: Our HQ team works in the office two days a week (between Tuesday and Thursday), with three days remote. Our office is open and inviting—come in as often as you like!
  • Remote Work Weeks: Enjoy additional flexibility with remote weeks, including Thanksgiving week, the last week of December, and up to four additional remote weeks per year, with manager approval.
  • Equity: Our HQ team receives competitive equity grants, and we’d be happy to share more details about valuing this part of compensation during the interview process.

Why join us?

At our core, we’re a team that values authenticity, passion, and genuine connection. We’ve cultivated a culture where friendly, welcoming, and driven people thrive together—fueling an environment that’s collaborative and refreshingly low-ego. We’re strong believers that the people you work with can make or break a job, so we go to great lengths to protect this amazing culture.

We believe in balancing hard work with personal well-being. Here, recharging isn’t just encouraged; it’s essential. Our workday kicks off at 10 am, we’re serious about taking vacations, and we wrap up by 3 pm on “Summer Fridays” all year long. Hanging out with teammates is just as important as unplugging to get a great night’s sleep.

Growth is in our DNA. As our company expands, we’re committed to creating exciting opportunities for our talented team members to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. 

Hybrid work? Absolutely. We’re proud of our flexible HQ schedule—which is currently two days in the office, and three days remote—to support work-life balance.

But don’t just take our word for it! Our commitment to our team has earned us recognition from LinkedIn Top Startups, Inc.’s Best Workplaces, and Forbes Best Startup Employers in America in recent years. We’re just getting started, and we’d love for you to be a part of this next chapter.

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. 

About Brooklinen

Brooklinen, one of the largest soft good DTC brands in the US, was founded in 2014 with one goal in mind: To create happiness at home with products that are made to be lived in.

While you may have heard of us as “The Internet’s Favorite Sheets,” ten years later, we’re so much more than that. We design with the modern bedroom in mind – a place full of life, where people can authentically show up as themselves - all with products made for comfort and ease. And to make good on the promise of value, Brooklinen creates all of our products with the best quality, at the best price. Our premium soft goods are available online and throughout the country at our eight retail locations.
 
Our products are that good. But don’t take it from us alone: Our assortment of sheets, towels, and more have received over 100,000 5-star reviews and been awarded many times over by industry tastemakers like Architectural Digest, Good Housekeeping, The New York Times’ Wirecutter, and many more. 

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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