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Director of Technical Design, Swim
Perry Ellis
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Summary
The Director of Technical Design will oversee, participate and ensure the effectiveness of the Technical Design Department for the Fashion Swim division. He/she will direct and allocate the activities of the department to ensure timely and accurate product development across the brands.
Responsibilities
•Managing consistency of product fit within a brand.
•Participate in technical/functional activities to assist in managing workloads.
•Participate in calendar building, monitoring and adherence for all brands.
•Coordinate internal and external process analysis. Make recommendations for process improvement.
•Create and monitor processes to ensure timely completion of product development through Technical Services.
•Oversee PLM administration to ensure adherence to corporate practices in relation to PLM.
•Manage digital fabric printing by monitoring deadlines, purchasing materials and maintain maintenance and service contracts.
•Provide analysis, input and/or prepare Technical Services annual budgets. Manage the Technical Services budgets on a day-to-day basis. Evaluate and approve invoices for the department.
•Communicate with upper management regarding recommendations and budgeting for supplies, system enhancements, updates and new software applications.
Skills and Knowledge
•Prior experience in swimwear or intimate apparel
•Skilled in bra cup and underwire development
•Ability to manage/coordinate multiple deadlines and changing priorities
•Good business process awareness
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Strong interpersonal/people management skills
•Superior analytical skills and strong attention to detail
•Technical/functional experience or knowledge in technical design, pattern making, pattern grading, material utilization, garment construction
•Comprehensive knowledge of software/hardware technology used, including PLM, WebPDM, AccuMark, MS Windows, Excel, Word, Illustrator, Photoshop, Access, Essentus, networks and servers
•Knowledgeable in all aspects of apparel development
•Extensive fabrics and trims knowledge
Requirements
•B.A. Apparel Design or Apparel Production, or job related equivalent
•10+ years of experience in technical product development (e.g. technical design, pattern making, pattern grading or marker making)
•5+ years management experience