Trim Manager

Fabletics • El Segundo, CA

61d • $89,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Trim Manager will lead end‑to‑end trim development and production across apparel and accessories. This role transitions trims from vendor‑led to mill‑led development to elevate price, quality, speed, and innovation. You're our trims expert-resourceful, autonomous, and influential-partnering directly with global trim mills to deliver scalable, cost‑effective, and brand‑right solutions. The Trim Manager will report to Sr. Director, Fabric Development, Innovation, & Sourcing.

Requirements

• 7+ years in trims development for apparel and/or accessories (footwear experience a plus), with deep technical knowledge across all trim types.
• Proven success working directly with global trim mills (nominated and vendor-managed)
• Expertise in testing and regulatory compliance; able to interpret lab results and translate into customer experience and risk management.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills; effective with cross-functional partners and executives.
• Builder mindset: create SOPs and scale new ways of working amid ambiguity and change.
• Systems & data fluency: PLM/BOM expertise, proficiency in Smartsheet, and experience with AI-assisted data management tools.
• Strong color acuity and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally to mills, factories, and trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Own concept‑to‑commercialization for all trim types.
• Lead Fabletics' trims strategy and seasonal roadmap across categories; define standards, specifications, and approval requirements for all trim types.
• Translate design intent into manufacturable, costed, and tested trims; embed milestones into the product calendar and drive accountability to dates.
• Establish and publish KPIs (on‑time trim readiness, first‑pass approval rate, cost savings, supplier OTIF).
• Engineer developments to optimize cost and performance; negotiate pricing and lead times with mills and suppliers.
• Identify risks early and lead corrective actions with mills/vendors.
• Define and own trim testing protocols (mechanical performance, colorfastness, corrosion, pull‑strength, abrasion, dimensional stability, wash‑durability, etc). Ensure chemical/RSL compliance.
• Identify trends and emerging technologies and link them to business opportunities.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects with changing requirements while meeting deadlines.
• Establish best-practice workflows/SOPs from R&D through bulk approval.
• Own trims data in PLM (part master, specs, finishes, color links, costs, lead times); ensure BOM accuracy and version control.
• Create and maintain a physical/digital trim library with clear taxonomy, storage, and requisition processes.
• Communicate complex findings to senior management and stakeholders, including risks, trade-offs, and recommendations.
• Exercise an expertise in project management as a key contributor to team milestones, with high level of independence and resourcefulness.
• Operate as a senior individual contributor initially; build and mentor a small team as the function scales.
• Champion a culture of curiosity, speed, and continuous improvement within Materials & Color and across partners.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Discretionary Paid Time Off
• Summer Fridays
• Healthcare Plans
• Employee Discounts
• 401k
• Annual Bonus Program
• Equity Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees