Manager of Technical Design - Dresses
Core
Lead the Women's Dresses team, driving technical excellence in fit, construction, and quality from fit sessions to factory communication.
Role type
Manager of Technical Design (Dresses)
Builds
Women's dresses with high-quality fit and construction
Domain
Apparel / Fashion / Dresses
Required skills
Technical design leadership, grade rules, sewing techniques, garment construction (draping, linings, closures, silhouettes), Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, fit evaluation, pattern adjustment
Preferred skills
Multiple product classifications, PLM systems (FlexPLM), patternmaking
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, FlexPLM
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Technical Designers, collaborate with Design/Production/Merchandising, manage technical documentation (tech packs, specs, BOM), conduct independent fit sessions on live models, coordinate information flow and factory communications
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership