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Manager, Technical Design
Lane Bryant
New York, NY, United States
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External Job Description
Manages the Apparel Brand Technical Design Team (development through pre-production) at the Department level. The Manager is responsible for managing a peak performing team that delivers competitive fit and product construction. The Manager is an integral contributor to the development and execution of department strategy for fit, sizing/grading, product construction and process effectiveness. The Manager is a key point of contact for business partners at various levels within Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Overseas Office Teams, and with external Vendors. This position requires a high level of management skills including, communication, problem solving, negotiating, people development, technical design and process management. This person should thrive in a fast-paced and multi-faceted environment.
Key responsibilities include:
• Manages Technical Design strategy, operations, methods, measures of effectiveness to increase market competitiveness across fit, cost, and quality.
• Manages and develops Apparel teams.
• Ensures execution of design and fit intent into bulk production while maintaining corporate standards.
• Develops and maintains fit protocol and standards for brand.
• Protects brand integrity through fit continuity.
• Drives for continual improvement and innovation to enhance product quality, fit and process effectiveness.
• Understands business drivers and performance.
• Identifies trends and proactively engages business partners with recommendations for viable courses of action.
• Manages and represents department in intra-department and cross-functional initiatives.
• Manages fit model(s), agency relationships.
• Builds strong relationships with Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Overseas Office Teams and external partners.
• High level of complex technical problem solving.
• Travel to Sourcing and Vendor Development offices and/or factories to work with technical teams to troubleshoot, educate, and understand factory capabilities.
• Encourage team atmosphere across brands and categories; fosters open communication and team environment with all business partners; receives constructive feedback professionally.
• Mentor and thought partner for team and business partners.
• Holds self and others accountable for work commitments and outcomes.
Requirements
• Minimum AA or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking or 5 years of Intimate Apparel Technical
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management position.
• Expertise in patternmaking including grading, construction, and fit for multiple and complex products.
• Specialist in fit / knowledge of construction standards and manufacturing methods.
• Fluent in product pipeline processes and cross-functional roles & responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong managerial, influencing, and negotiating skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to interface effectively with senior/executive leadership.
• Proven ability to build peak performing teams and lead teams through change.
• Strong people assessment and development skills.
• Critical thinking and strategic analysis/planning with a holistic approach.
• Ability to proactively trouble shoot and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational skills and ability to multi task.
• Computer skills (preferred programs: computer pattern programs, such as Illustrator, Gerber, Lectra, PDM, email system i.e. MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word).
• Domestic and International travel required.
All Replies Confidential / Equal Opportunity Employer