Fabric and Color Manager - Remote

Overview

Comfrt is looking for a highly skilled Fabric & Color Manager to lead fabric innovation, material sourcing, and seasonal color development across all categories: lifestyle, athleisure, home and travel.

In Short

• Lead research, development, and commercialization of new knit fabrics and materials.
• Partner with Design, PD, QA, and Sourcing to deliver materials that meet cost, quality, and sustainability goals.
• Manage relationships with vendors and mills; drive innovation in fabric quality, print execution, and color performance.
• Build seasonal color palettes with Design and PD; create Pantone tools and manage lab dips, strike-offs, trim colors, and bulk approvals.
• Troubleshoot fabric + print issues to improve durability, hand-feel, and overall execution.
• Support country-of-production diversification through strategic fabric resourcing, quality control oversight, and strong vendor partnerships.
• Organize and track all fabric, color, and print submissions within internal systems.
• Oversee development and bulk fabric testing (ASTM, AATCC, ISO) to ensure performance and compliance.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements across development workflows.

Requirements

• 7+ years in fabric development, material management, or textile product development (knits required).
• X-Rite Pantone Color Management Professional Certification and/or AATCC Textile Color Evaluation Training.
• Extensive expertise in textile construction and development, including deep knowledge of knits, sweaters, yarns, dyeing processes, finishing techniques.
• Strong color expertise: Pantone standards, lab dips, color approvals, and print strike-offs.
• Experience working directly with global mills and printers; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Eye for fashion, trend, and material aesthetics.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility with an eye for materials, color, and print trends.

Benefits

• Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s shaping the future of comfort and mental wellness.
• Work in a supportive, creative environment where your ideas and growth are valued.
• Enjoy Comfrt benefits such as generous paid time off, company-covered health insurance, 5% 401k match, and discounts on all Comfrt products!
• Join a passionate team making an impact on exciting projects, all while enjoying the flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment.