Raw Materials Developer, Yarn Technologist

Alo Yoga
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 6+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Detail-oriented","Organization","Problem-solving"]

Lead Tier 3 yarn development and validation for Alo’s textile programs, coordinating with fiber producers, yarn suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver repeatable, high-performance yarns that meet durability and aesthetic standards. Own yarn specifications, testing coordination, and data integrity to ensure bulk readiness and smooth yarn-to-fabric translation.

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Alo Yoga
Alo Yoga
6 months ago

Raw Materials Developer, Yarn Technologist

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Job Summary

Lead Tier 3 yarn development and validation for Alo’s textile programs, coordinating with fiber producers, yarn suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver repeatable, high-performance yarns that meet durability and aesthetic standards. Own yarn specifications, testing coordination, and data integrity to ensure bulk readiness and smooth yarn-to-fabric translation.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead Tier 3 yarn development and execution for textile programs, ensuring yarn selections align to overall garment performance and appearance standards.
  • •Develop and maintain yarn specifications, documenting parameters for bulk readiness.
  • •Coordinate testing and validation for Tier 3 yarns and interpret results to drive performance refinements.
  • •Partner with fiber producers and yarn suppliers to align on technical execution, quality standards, and process controls; establish repeatable standards to reduce variation and risk at bulk.
  • •Provide Tier 3 yarn expertise to support broader fabric developments and ensure yarn-to-fabric translation is stable and consistent.

Key Requirements

  • •6+ years in yarn engineering, yarn development, or Tier 3 raw materials roles with strong exposure to yarn systems and knit performance requirements.
  • •Expertise in yarn architecture (spun and filament), fiber selection, and performance translation into knit structures.
  • •Experience with Tier 3 suppliers and collaboration with Tier 2 mills and Tier 1 knitters to support fabric execution.
  • •Strong understanding of quality and consistency controls for yarn performance.
  • •Ability to translate technical yarn decisions into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams and development partners.
Experience:6+ yearsTextileYarnFabric developmentKnit performance
Skills:CommunicationDetail-orientedOrganizationProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PLMExcelYarnFabric developmentKnit

Company Brief

Alo Yoga
Designs and sells premium yoga-inspired apparel, activewear, and accessories direct-to-consumer and through retail partners. Known for stylish performance fabrics, lifestyle branding, and a strong digital and retail presence globally.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 2007
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