Director, Fabric Engineering

The pay range is $131,000.00 - $236,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About us

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company, and one of America’s leading retailers. At the heart of our success is our Owned Brand organization — a dynamic team that designs, develops, and source the products our guests love. From concept to creation to manufacturing,  we infuse trend, quality, and innovation into everything we do, building brands that surprise and delight millions of consumers.

About the Role
As Director of Fabric Engineering, you will set the vision and lead a team of fabric engineers to deliver Target’s material-first strategy across apparel and soft home. You’ll drive innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence in textiles and finishing, while ensuring our fabrics meet the highest standards of quality, value, and traceability for use in Targets owned brand products

This role requires a strategic leader and change agent who thrives on collaboration, respects diverse perspectives, and can communicate and influence across functions and geographies. You will partner closely with Merchants, Design, Sourcing, Quality teams, Vendors, and Suppliers to shape fabric strategies that enable speed, affordability, flexibility, and differentiation for Target’s Owned Brands.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Drive the material-first strategy to deliver innovation, quality, sustainability, and profitability.
  • Engineer fabric solutions that advance Target Forward goals, standardize yarns, optimize fabrics, and unlock speed, flexibility, and cost efficiency.
  • Lead tariff and duty engineering to maximize competitiveness.
  • Build brand-right, trend-relevant fabric palettes in partnership with Design, Merchants, and global suppliers and vendors
• Industry Engagement
  • Develop and expand a strategic network with mills, vendors, academia, and industry associations.
  • Position Target as an industry leader in textiles, sustainability, and supply chain innovation.
• Team & Culture
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, inclusive, and globally minded team.
  • Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Champion change by modernizing ways of working and expanding organizational capabilities.
• Cross-Functional Influence
  • Act as a trusted partner and influencer across the enterprise, aligning diverse stakeholders on priorities.
  • Communicate with clarity to ensure consistent direction for both internal and external partners.
  • Drive horizontal leadership across Merchandising, Design, Brand Management, Sourcing, and Overseas partner teams

Success Profile

• Strategic agility: able to think big-picture and dive into detail when needed.
• Horizontal leadership: skilled in building trust and influence across cross functional teams and geographies.
• Change leadership: proven ability to drive transformation and navigate ambiguity.
• Inclusive leadership: respects diverse perspectives and inspires high-performing teams.
• Critical thinking: data-driven, analytical, and adept at solving complex problems.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in fabric engineering, textile development, sourcing, or supply chain leadership (raw-materials expertise strongly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of textiles, fibers, finishing, and raw materials supply chains.
• Strong understanding of design, product development, and sustainability practices.
• Experience leading culturally diverse teams and fostering inclusion.
• Demo