Job Title: Manager, Textile Design
Location: Aston, PA
Job Type: Hybrid (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday on-site)
Reporting to: Senior Director, Product Development
Director Reports: N/A
Job Overview: We are seeking a
Manager of Textile Design who thrives at the intersection of aesthetics, fabric development, and execution. In this role, you will own the creative and technical direction of FXI's mattress cover and textile portfolio, translating brand and design intent into distinctive, manufacturable, and compliant cover programs. You will set the standards for fabric, construction, and finish, and be accountable for the full development of textile designs from concept through commercialization. This position calls for a hands-on innovative leader who balances trend and design sensibility with a rigorous command of materials, testing, cost, and manufacturability. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams across product development, sales, marketing, R&D, sourcing, operations, and quality to ensure our covers not only look and feel right, but are delivered on spec, on cost, and on time.
Key Responsibilities:- Own the full textile design cycle for covers-from concept and trend direction through prototyping, approval, and commercial launch.
- Translate consumer insight, brand direction, and competitive analysis into distinctive, market-leading cover designs and material stories.
- Own the outcome that covers meet all key performance criteria-aesthetics and hand-feel, fit, durability, manufacturability, cost, and development timelines.
- Own the textile technical package-fabric specifications, construction and sew standards, patterns, trims, bills of materials, and colorways.
- Drive future vision and cover roadmaps that supports the strategic needs of the mattress category.
- Establish and uphold the material, construction, and quality standards for fabrics and finishes, and qualify the mills and suppliers that support them.
- Be accountable for driving textile testing and compliance-durability, colorfastness, flammability requirements across every cover program.
- Integrate the latest materials, textile technologies, and design trends into the development process.
- Lead the handoff of approved designs to production, and support sales and marketing with samples, sealed standards, and detailed product information.
Skills / Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Textile Engineering, Product Design, or a related field is required.
- 7+ years of experience in textile or soft-goods design, with a preference for candidates with prior experience in bedding, home textiles, furniture, or durable consumer goods.
- Strong command of fabric construction (knits and wovens), finishes, color, trims, and sewn-product manufacturing.
- Proficiency with design and specification tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, CAD/PLM, and tech-pack systems).
- Proven project management skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while managing multiple programs and design timelines simultaneously.
- Customer-centric, organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with a strong aesthetic and quality sensibility.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to design and material decisions.
- Demonstrates entrepreneurial drive to develop and propose innovative textile and cover solutions.
- Deep knowledge of textile testing standards, regulatory and flammability requirements, and design for manufacturability.
- Highly detail-oriented with a proven track record of consistent follow-through from concept to production.
- Strong communicator, capable of conveying design intent clearly and collaborating with teams at all levels of the organization.
Total Rewards:We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and optional life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible spending accounts
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