Vince
Sr. Manager, Technical Design, Men’s
$120,000-125,000 Annually What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Develop and implement strategies to standardize technical design processes and maintain consistency in fit, construction and quality. Attend and lead fittings, owning the execution of fit process from initial proto to sales sample release. Ensure all fit adjustments support brand standards while maintaining the original design intent. Establish and uphold fit, sizing, and construction standards across all product categories. Ensure all garments meet established quality standards and troubleshoot issues that arise during development and production. Oversee the creation of detailed tech packs, specs, constructions, and grading. Manage workload distribution and ensure deadlines are met efficiently across all projects. Ensure the team delivers precise tech packs that enable seamless communication with vendors and factories. Address and resolve any escalated fit or construction issues promptly and effectively. Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and reduce development timelines. Introduce new tools, technologies, and processes to streamline technical design operations. Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving technical challenges across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical design goals with overall business objectives. Partner with design, production, merchandising, and sourcing teams to balance design intent, cost, and manufacturability. Build and maintain strong relationships with global vendors and factories to ensure adherence to technical requirements. Communicate construction, fit and quality expectations with clarity and confidence to manufacturing partners. Manage, mentor, and guide the technical design team to ensure high performance and continual growth. Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:
8 -10 years’ work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and / or patternmaking with construction experience and full knowledge of total production timeline. Additional expertise should include an understanding of grading, costing of garments, textiles, garment testing, draping, and fitting. Great people skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to multi-task, proactively troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively influence. A solutions oriented approach with a positive, team focused mindset. Deep understanding of production garment construction and fit, with the ability to interpret design intent and create alternative production-friendly solutions. Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals. Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel Benefits at Vince:
Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding 401(k) with employer match Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts $600 annual gym reimbursement Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance V Opco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
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$120,000-125,000 Annually What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Develop and implement strategies to standardize technical design processes and maintain consistency in fit, construction and quality. Attend and lead fittings, owning the execution of fit process from initial proto to sales sample release. Ensure all fit adjustments support brand standards while maintaining the original design intent. Establish and uphold fit, sizing, and construction standards across all product categories. Ensure all garments meet established quality standards and troubleshoot issues that arise during development and production. Oversee the creation of detailed tech packs, specs, constructions, and grading. Manage workload distribution and ensure deadlines are met efficiently across all projects. Ensure the team delivers precise tech packs that enable seamless communication with vendors and factories. Address and resolve any escalated fit or construction issues promptly and effectively. Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and reduce development timelines. Introduce new tools, technologies, and processes to streamline technical design operations. Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving technical challenges across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical design goals with overall business objectives. Partner with design, production, merchandising, and sourcing teams to balance design intent, cost, and manufacturability. Build and maintain strong relationships with global vendors and factories to ensure adherence to technical requirements. Communicate construction, fit and quality expectations with clarity and confidence to manufacturing partners. Manage, mentor, and guide the technical design team to ensure high performance and continual growth. Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:
8 -10 years’ work experience in the fashion industry including technical design and / or patternmaking with construction experience and full knowledge of total production timeline. Additional expertise should include an understanding of grading, costing of garments, textiles, garment testing, draping, and fitting. Great people skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to multi-task, proactively troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively influence. A solutions oriented approach with a positive, team focused mindset. Deep understanding of production garment construction and fit, with the ability to interpret design intent and create alternative production-friendly solutions. Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals. Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel Benefits at Vince:
Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding 401(k) with employer match Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts $600 annual gym reimbursement Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance V Opco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
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