About Us:
Comfrt is one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands, dedicated to blending mental wellness, inclusivity, and elevated comfort into every piece we create. Our mission goes beyond clothing — we strive to build a community where everyone feels supported and seen. 
 

About the Job: 

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. This role blends deep technical expertise in knits, dyeing, and fabric printing with strong operational execution in a fast-paced environment.
 

Responsibilities:

• 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.
  Maintain a well-organized material library and support ongoing resourcing initiatives.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements across development workflows and enforce existing Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline and enhance operational efficiency

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 across both performance and lifestyle applications
• 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, thriving in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities effectively
• Eye for fashion, trend, and material aesthetics, with a deep understanding of key competitors and a passion for curating elevated, brand-defining textile solutions that resonate with the Comfrt customer
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration and clear supplier engagement
• Strong aesthetic sensibility with an eye for materials, color, and print trends.

Why Join Comfrt?

• 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.

Comfrt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.