Director, Technical Design

About the role

As the Director, Technical Design, you will lead the operational execution of Rhone’s Technical Design function across all product categories. Partnering closely with the VP of Technical Design and Quality, you will drive scalable processes, technical consistency, commercialization readiness, and cross-functional alignment from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of the Technical Design function across all apparel categories
• Drive scalable technical design processes, workflows, calendars, and operational rigor to support business growth and commercialization timelines
• Balance team resources and prioritization across seasonal development and core business continuity
• Oversee technical execution standards related to fit, grading, garment construction, functionality, and manufacturability
• Serve as a key decision-maker on fit readiness and technical commercialization standards
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure product integrity, consistency, and performance expectations are achieved
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Technical Design team across multiple levels and product categories
• Build organizational capability through training, process documentation, technical education, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with the VP on talent planning, hiring, and organizational development
• Drive strong collaboration and accountability across Design, Product Development, Production, Merchandising, and external vendor partners
• Partner with vendors to improve technical execution, construction consistency, and development efficiency
• Facilitate cross-functional decision-making and problem-solving throughout the product lifecycle
• Support the evolution of digital workflows and 3D capabilities within the Technical Design organization
• Champion process improvements and modernization initiatives that improve speed, accuracy, scalability, and communication across the product creation process
• Troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• 15+ years Technical Design experience on a high functioning apparel team
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Proven experience leading Technical Design operations within a premium or performance apparel environment, including scaling processes, teams, and technical workflows in a growing organization
• Demonstrated success building scalable technical design infrastructure, operational processes, and team capability within a fast-paced product organization
• Expertise in managing complex development calendars and balancing competing priorities
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance technical excellence, commercialization timelines, and cross-functional business needs
• Ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, highly collaborative product creation environment
• Established time management and organization skills with a high degree of attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm, motivation and a positive attitude in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Capability to build strong partnerships and to work collaboratively to achieve goals including resolving conflict to get to a decision
• Ability to travel globally and participate in weekly AM/PM calls to Suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Skills

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with company incentive savings plan
• 10 company holidays annually
• Discretionary time off policy
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Clothing discount plus semi-annual gift card allotment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with company incentive savings plan
• 10 company holidays annually
• Discretionary time off policy
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Clothing discount plus semi-annual gift card allotment

Pay

• Competitive compensation

Schedule

• Full-time