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Technical Design Sr. Manager (Apparel)
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Toad&Co
Overview The Technical Design Sr. Manager handles the day-to-day deliverables related to development from design hand-off through production. This role works directly with internal functions: Product, Design, and external vendors to execute to the corporate pipeline calendar. The successful candidate will execute a process that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with design team to execute styles from initial concept to production.
Collaborate with design and production teams to source and develop garment trims.
Manage fit sessions with fit models. Maintain Toad&Co fit blocks, grade rules, and fit consistency across all products. Revise factory patterns as needed to execute fit needs.
Maintain and communicate accurate proto specification packages, including illustrations and technical sketches, fabric and trims, construction details, patterns, bill of materials, fit comments and measurement charts.
Track all fit samples associated with the product to ensure their movement through the product development process in coordination with the development calendar.
Work with design and production teams to achieve desired costing and hit stated price point and margin goals while achieving design goals.
Communicate effectively with factories as their primary contact on the development and confirmation of all styles.
Request, track and review wash panels.
Provide information to Customer Service to address customers product questions.
Organize seasonal bulk try on sessions.
Review QC issues with team and factories to evaluate and clarify issues and suggest improvements.
Travel to factories as needed to review seasonal development progress.
Qualifications
Understanding of apparel product process from initial tech pack to top of production approval for knits & wovens.
Patternmaking experience required
Knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
Knowledge of garment manufacturing processes.
5-10 years of experience in a broad range of sportswear and knit and woven garments preferred.
Excellent attention to detail with strong follow through. Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills and the ability to obtain information from various systems.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form with a diverse audience.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines
Ability and desire to travel
Job details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Product Management and Marketing
Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Technical Design Sr. Manager (Apparel)
role at
Toad&Co
Overview The Technical Design Sr. Manager handles the day-to-day deliverables related to development from design hand-off through production. This role works directly with internal functions: Product, Design, and external vendors to execute to the corporate pipeline calendar. The successful candidate will execute a process that ensures accuracy and efficiency.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with design team to execute styles from initial concept to production.
Collaborate with design and production teams to source and develop garment trims.
Manage fit sessions with fit models. Maintain Toad&Co fit blocks, grade rules, and fit consistency across all products. Revise factory patterns as needed to execute fit needs.
Maintain and communicate accurate proto specification packages, including illustrations and technical sketches, fabric and trims, construction details, patterns, bill of materials, fit comments and measurement charts.
Track all fit samples associated with the product to ensure their movement through the product development process in coordination with the development calendar.
Work with design and production teams to achieve desired costing and hit stated price point and margin goals while achieving design goals.
Communicate effectively with factories as their primary contact on the development and confirmation of all styles.
Request, track and review wash panels.
Provide information to Customer Service to address customers product questions.
Organize seasonal bulk try on sessions.
Review QC issues with team and factories to evaluate and clarify issues and suggest improvements.
Travel to factories as needed to review seasonal development progress.
Qualifications
Understanding of apparel product process from initial tech pack to top of production approval for knits & wovens.
Patternmaking experience required
Knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
Knowledge of garment manufacturing processes.
5-10 years of experience in a broad range of sportswear and knit and woven garments preferred.
Excellent attention to detail with strong follow through. Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills and the ability to obtain information from various systems.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form with a diverse audience.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines
Ability and desire to travel
Job details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Product Management and Marketing
Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Toad&Co by 2x
Get notified about new Technical Design Manager jobs in
Santa Barbara, CA .
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