Lead Technical Designer, Global Accessories

About the role

The Bags Product Creation team brings innovative carry solutions to life for athletes and consumers. The team translates design intent into manufacturable products by combining expertise in bag pattern engineering, materials, construction, fit, function, durability and quality across the full product creation process. The Lead Technical Designer will partner closely with Bags Design, Product Management, Product Development, Materials, Color, Product Integrity, Testing, the Product Creation Center and factory teams. This role will also collaborate with pattern, costing, sourcing and manufacturing partners to align design intent, technical feasibility, quality, cost and delivery.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

Responsibilities

• You will own complex bag styles from concept through commercialization, using technical expertise and digital tools to turn design intent into high-quality, buy-ready product.
• You will connect teams, clarify decisions, address risks, and move the work forward with precision, speed, and accountability.
• Create and maintain two-dimensional and three-dimensional technical packages using tools such as CLO and Adobe Illustrator.
• Define materials, bills of materials, measurements, patterns, panel architecture, seams, edge finishes, reinforcement, lining, pocket organization, webbing, zippers, hardware, molded components, branding, and graphic placement.
• Lead digital and physical prototype reviews with Design, Product Management, Materials, Product Development, Product Integrity, Testing, the Product Creation Center, and factory partners.
• Request and track prototypes, consolidate cross-functional feedback, and translate decisions into clear actions that support quality, cost, manufacturability, and calendar goals.
• Evaluate fit, form, function, architecture, and ergonomics on body, then initiate and assess durability, performance, and Product Integrity testing.
• Identify technical and manufacturing risks early, recommend sound alternatives, resolve construction challenges, and communicate tradeoffs and progress to teammates and leadership.
• Partner directly with factories, suppliers, vendors, pattern makers, sourcing, and costing teams to improve efficiency, consistency, quality, manufacturability, and cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical design, product design, industrial design, engineering, or related field (or any suitable combination of education, experience and training).
• Minimum of 5 years of