Senior Associate, Raw Materials

Everlane•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clean luxury. Better for you. At Everlane, we believe luxury should be as effortless as it is conscious. We partner with ethical factories, work with premium, sustainably sourced materials, and strive to leave the industry cleaner than we found it. There's still much to do, and we're excited to grow a team of motivated humans ready for the challenge. The journey toward better continues. The Raw Materials team at Everlane researches, sources, and develops all materials used in the creation of Everlane products. We scour the globe for innovative and sustainable opportunities within materials, and look for curious and passionate individuals with an innate love of tactile product development to join our team. We partner closely with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing to develop best-in-class materials that can deliver on premium quality, cost, and sustainability. Building lasting partnerships with our suppliers is of utmost importance, as we partner to lead the industry in transparency and sustainable sourcing. We dive deep into material origins and the path fibers take to finished goods, to understand social and environmental impacts from 'seed to fabric'. We are seeking a Senior Associate, Raw Materials – Knits & Trims to play a critical role in supporting the development and execution of our knit materials strategy. You will contribute a strong point of view on fabric innovation, deep curiosity for fibers and construction, and a passion for sustainability. You will manage key aspects of seasonal development, supplier engagement, and material execution, while helping to evolve tools, processes, and standards across the team. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Raw Materials and serves as a key contributor to both the creative and operational success of the Raw Materials function.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in raw materials, textiles, or fabric development, with a focus on knits preferred
Strong technical knowledge of knit fabrics, yarns, and construction methods
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines with increasing autonomy
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
Experience working with PLM systems, Excel, Airtable, and Google Suite
Passion for sustainability, responsible sourcing, and material innovation
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership

Responsibilities

Lead execution of knit material and trim development across seasons, from concept and sourcing through final adoption
Partner with Design and Product Development on the development of knit fabric and trim assortments, balancing innovation, cost, and scalability
Act as a key point of contact for all knit material and trim topics across cross-functional teams and suppliers
Lead knit fabric and trim development with suppliers, including briefing, sampling, testing, and iteration
Evaluate technical feasibility, performance, and risk, proactively problem-solving to meet product requirements
Build strong partnerships across Design, Product Development, Merchandising, QA, and Sourcing
Own accuracy and execution of material data within PLM and seasonal tools (WFX, MDD), ensuring data integrity across the product lifecycle
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline development workflows and enhance team efficiency
Support Sr. Manager of Raw Materials with total-brand initiatives and deliverables including system/data management, color/pattern development & tracking, organization, and presentation boards
Maintain and evolve fabric libraries and archives as a strategic resource
Schedule and lead all appointments with knit mills and trim vendors