Technical Development Manager

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of Product and Technical Developers while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Plan and manage seasonal workload and resource allocation across the team tracking to Seasonal Development Calendars.
• Partner with Design and Product Management to translate design intent into commercially viable products while preserving Pendleton's heritage of quality and craftsmanship.
• Drive consistency in fit, construction, and garment engineering through detailed fit analysis, pattern corrections, technical communication, and block utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to establish and maintain fit standards, grading guidelines, construction standards, and block libraries across product categories.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness by team of all technical packages, measurement specifications, Bills of Materials, construction details, grading, and product documentation within PLM.
• Attend fit sessions to support the team, providing clear technical direction and partnering with vendors to resolve fit and construction challenges.
• Oversee the progression of styles from prototype through commercialization, ensuring products are production-ready and approved on schedule.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve technical standards, and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
• Champion the adoption of digital tools and emerging technologies that improve development efficiency, consistency, and communication.

Core Expectations

• You will lead a team of Product Developers and Technical Developers responsible for bringing seasonal product concepts to life—from design handoff through production readiness.
• You will partner closely with Design, Product Management, Costing, and Sourcing to ensure every garment reflects Pendleton's commitment to quality, craftsmanship, fit, and timeless design.
• You will oversee the execution of technical development across your category, ensuring products meet aesthetic, performance, quality, cost, and manufacturing objectives while maintaining consistency with Pendleton's fit standards and construction expectations.
• In this role, you will coach and develop your team, drive process improvements, establish technical standards, and build strong partnerships across internal teams and global manufacturing partners.