Technical Design Manager

What You Will Do as a Technical Design Manager

• Create, maintain and update tech pack including technical sketches, grade rules and sewing construction detail.
• Utilize PLM or Excel to create tech packs.
• Conduct fit session and communicate fit, construction and trim detail changes to overseas offices and clients.
• Collaborate with design to ensure fabrications, trims, labeling and packaging are appropriate for specified designs.
• Address and resolve quality control and quality assurance issues.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Design, Development and Trend Forecasting – Coordinate w/ Design Team
• Research market trends, innovations in fabric technology, styling, and construction methods to ensure program is aligned with set market objectives.
• Monitor wear test and focus groups and provide insight as to how results may affect product specifications and future line development.

Operational Ownership & Program Support

• Drive technical design strategy aligned with brand standards, client requirements, and business objectives.
• Establish and continuously improve technical design process, SOPs, and best practices across product categories.
• Lead vendor and factory technical alignment, ensuring clear standards for fit, construction, and quality expectations.
• Support client presentations and program onboarding my providing technical expertise on fit, construction, and product feasibility.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Champion PLM utilization, process, and data integrity across technical design workflows.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Technical Designers, providing clear direction, feedback, and performance management.
• Analyze fit, wear test, and quality data to drive continuous product improvements.

Technical Design Leadership & Team Development

• Establish team priorities, allocate workload, and ensure deadlines are met across programs.
• Provide coaching on fit, construction, and technical problem-solving to elevate team capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment aligned with OOBE values.

Skills For Success

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of experience in fashion and technical design.
• Garment construction knowledge.
• Knowledge of flat pattern or CAD pattern making.
• A trained eye for proportion and balance as well as aesthetic detail.
• Communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Effective public speaking, phone/email communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive in problem solving and resolution oriented.
• Ability to work in a cross functional team environment.
• Ability to self-manage/work independently.
• Proficiency in computer skills: Adobe Illustrator, Outlook, Excel, Word, PLM.
• Understands OOBE Purpose & Values and is willing to be accountable to them.