Job Description
The Technical Design Manager leads technical development across Men’s and Women’s assigned brands and programs, balancing product execution, business priorities, and team leadership. This role manages complex calendars and development paths, provides clear technical direction, and drives fit, quality, consistency, and on-time execution from concept through production.
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This role offers broad ownership across product, people, and process within a highly collaborative Technical Design team. You’ll shape technical standards, mentor team members, solve complex development challenges, and influence how product moves efficiently from concept through production.
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Responsibilities:
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- Lead technical development across major brands/programs from concept through production.
- Manage, mentor, and develop Technical Design team members; provide clear priorities, feedback, and technical guidance.
- Lead complex fit, pattern, grading, and construction decisions; support team escalations and final direction.
- Manage multiple development paths, vendors, and timelines; weigh options and establish clear direction amid ambiguity.
- Drive seasonal calendars and business priorities; identify risks, challenge timelines when needed, and keep deliverables on track.
- Partner with Design, Product Development, Sales, Sourcing, and Production to align technical execution with business needs.
- Manage and evolve block pattern libraries, fit standards, grade rules, and technical best practices.
- Lead Browzwear body development and 3D standards; support pattern corrections and team adoption.
- Review team work for technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards.
- Identify workflow gaps and drive improvements across PLM, 3D, and Technical Design processes.
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Qualifications:
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- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Technical Design
- 10+ years’ Technical Design experience
- Prior team leadership or management experience
- Advanced expertise in garment fit, construction, 2D patternmaking, grading, and manufacturing processes
- Strong business judgment; able to prioritize across competing timelines, vendors, and development needs
- Proven ability to lead complex brands/programs from development through production.
- Calm, decisive problem-solver who brings structure and clear direction under pressure
- Strong people management, coaching, cross-functional leadership, and vendor communication skills
- Proficiency in PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office; Browzwear experience preferred
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable navigating tight timelines and changing priorities
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Annual salary range is starting at $110,000+
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The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.