Technical Design Manager - Apparel
Core
Creating long-term strategic vision for technical fit, garment specifications, and construction for apparel categories.
Role type
Manager of Technical Design
Builds
Private brand apparel products with accurate fit and construction
Domain
Apparel manufacturing and retail
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical fit expertise, garment construction knowledge, patternmaking, wear testing, strategic planning, cross-functional partnership, cost engineering, project management, talent supervision, competitive analysis
Preferred skills
Trend forecasting, aesthetic sense, international collaboration, PLM system proficiency
Technologies
PLM systems, new technology platforms for fit
Responsibilities
Interpret design concepts into technical fit packages, lead technical design process for specific brands/categories, manage team capacity and deadlines, conduct competitive research and benchmarking, supervise direct reports and provide mentorship, travel internationally for fittings and training
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight