Technical Manager Apparel Prototyping

About the role

Manages the creation process for innovative and complex apparel and accessories pieces in collaboration with all the NAM Creation Studios related departments. Creates proper samples (prototypes) with attention to production feasibility and understands the entire product creation process and its systems.

Responsibilities

• Transforms ideas or concepts into virtual prototypes, from sample construction and assembly, to model and mold making, to model patterns, for later production and guarantees for its proper documentation
• Drives the development of innovative product studies in cooperation with x-functional partners based on market requirements
• Works on an on-going basis on new solutions to reach creative product goals, by using new methods and systems and/or new constructions
• Creates samples and mockups to support the design and development process
• Operates the latest innovative equipment and machines to create innovative products
• Works with supervisor and business counterparts in evaluating new engineering technologies for their applicability and value to the business, i.e. workmanship workshops
• Maintains all chemical materials and supplies needed for creation of apparel and accessories samples and mockups
• Organizes tool boxes, fills up and prepares material libraries and coordinates capacity/space management under the guidance of Senior Manager
• Performs minor maintenance and repair on shop machinery and equipment
• Consults and supports creative people/development teams with workmanship solutions regarding industrial production feasibility
• Drives creative workshops and leads basic trainings for the creation center teams and/or external partners
• Establishes working relationships with internal and external interfaces to support an creative and innovative product creation process
• Mentors new hires in prototype creation

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge in product creation, with the ability to provide effective and cost efficient solutions and an understanding of apparel/ accessories construction, material construction and properties related to fit and usage
• Advanced knowledge of materials and trims for the apparel sports good industry
• Consulting and training skills
• Advanced knowledge of product production, and engineering techniques
• Strong team player and communicator with the ability to manage multiple projects under multiple deadlines
• Ability to work with diverse groups, motivate or mentor others and a proven skill at problem solving and innovation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills in CAD programs like Gerber or Optitex
• Advanced knowledge in Apparel 3D programs CLO3D or Browzwear
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Advanced IT skills (Illustrator, MS Office)

Qualifications

• Technical college/design school training in product / engineering, or equivalent education
• Bachelor/Apprenticeship as a product designer/ product, machine or industrial engineer
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience in product creation industry in comparable role

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge in product creation, with the ability to provide effective and cost efficient solutions and an understanding of apparel/ accessories construction, material construction and properties related to fit and usage
• Advanced knowledge of materials and trims for the apparel sports good industry
• Consulting and training skills
• Advanced knowledge of product production, and engineering techniques
• Strong team player and communicator with the ability to manage multiple projects under multiple deadlines
• Ability to work with diverse groups, motivate or mentor others and a proven skill at problem solving and innovation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills in CAD programs like Gerber or Optitex
• Advanced knowledge in Apparel 3D programs CLO3D or Browzwear
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Advanced IT skills (Illustrator, MS Office)

Benefits

• Robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employee-paid coverage
• Education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Annual bonus based on both company and personal performance
• Flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years

Pay

• Competitive salary

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday