Sr Specialist, Fabric R&D, Denim - Old Navy

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Folsom, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Fashion
The Role
Leads denim fabric research and development across Gap Inc., including fabric innovation, construction, testing, costing, positioning, and seasonal development. Analyzes fabric needs, tracks development KPIs and risks, identifies cost-engineering opportunities, and maintains process discipline throughout the product-to-market calendar. Partners with merchandising, product development, mill management, fabric engineering, and global cross-functional teams to ensure quality, pricing, alignment, and timely execution.
Summary Generated by Built In
About the RoleIn this role, you will leverage consumer insights, mill strategies, and key trends to drive fabric development, innovation, costing, and positioning. You will drive a ‘Fabric First’ mentality and strategy throughout the product-to-market process. You will also provide direction and thought partnership to internal Gap Inc teams in North America, as well as the Mill Management and Fabric Engineering teams in Asia based on cross-functional strategies.What You'll Do
  • Analyze fabric needs across the company Communicate recommendations to cross functional partners for leveraging qualities across divisions, taking into consideration and tracking all components of the fabric and wash resource library to support seasonal inspiration, as well as archive Gap Inc platformed fabrics

  • Track Fabric development KPIs and brand discipline on number of seasonal developments and fabric testing reporting and risk assessment tool to level set expectations across functional areas

  • Partner with Product Development and Merchandising to ensure that fabrics are within the V/G/B/B pricing architecture

  • Identify fabrics that need to be cost engineered and communicate with the Mill management team

  • Drive fabric process discipline throughout product to market calendar to ensure alignment at each key milestone from Mill Week to Fabric Alignment and Sampling

  • Manage projects and program execution within R&D and ensures quality of work

Who You Are
  • Strong experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and garment construction and manufacturing/sourcing processes

  • Proven ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial

  • Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures

  • Apply fully functional professional knowledge in R&D

  • Ability to travel globally

Skills Required

  • Strong experience with fabric constructions, dye techniques, finishes, and garment construction
  • Experience with manufacturing and sourcing processes
  • Ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrix environment
  • Ability to anticipate operational and program issues and develop preventative measures
  • Fully functional professional knowledge in research and development
  • Ability to travel globally

Gap (gapinc.com). Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gap (gapinc.com). and has not been reviewed or approved by Gap (gapinc.com)..

  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered, alongside programs that support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Feedback suggests eligible employees can also leverage tools like FSAs and additional wellbeing resources.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off, company-paid holidays, and multiple leave options (sick, disability, and family leave) create broad time-away coverage. Some roles start with substantial PTO accrual and can access flexible leave arrangements.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits A generous cross-brand merchandise discount is a standout perk, complemented by commuter benefits, on-the-clock volunteer hours, and matching donations. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits add meaningful value beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
11,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands. Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco. Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design. We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next. Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead. We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.

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