Technical Development Manager-Bags and Accessories
Core
Owns technical design and development infrastructure for bags and accessories, translating design intent into manufacturable specifications from prototype to pre-production.
Role type
Senior Technical Development Manager (Soft Goods)
Builds
Bags and accessories for consumer markets
Domain
Consumer goods / Soft goods manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (manufacturable specifications, tech packs, construction standards)
Required skills
Tech pack creation, construction specification, soft goods construction methods (seam architecture, hardware systems, fabric finishing), full development cycle management, Adobe Illustrator, mentoring junior staff, international factory communication
Preferred skills
PLM system experience, Mandarin language capability
Technologies
Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems
Responsibilities
Define and maintain construction specifications and technical standards; Lead Design to PD technical handoff; Build and maintain master technical specification library; Lead technical reviews at development sample stages; Partner with Product Managers and CMF Developers on material viability; Collaborate with Supply Chain on vendor technical assessment; Oversee Technical Product Developer; Manage overseas factory communication on complex construction matters; Participate in seasonal development reviews and pre-production approval; Travel internationally for factory assessments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities