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Park City, VT
Full-time | Development - Product
About the job
Backcountry’s Owned Brands division is looking for a Technical Design Manager to help support this rapidly growing portion of the overall business. We create new and unique brands and products to offer compelling product to our customers and drive profitability. We are seeking a Technical Design Manager with experience in men’s and women’s apparel (emphasis on outdoor) fit and construction, who can roll up their sleeves and help execute on the strategic initiatives of the division. This role will report to the Director of Sourcing, Owned Brands.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Ability to drive and manage multiple projects from conception through design, development and start of production ensuring brand quality standards and design intent are
Merge all technical design processes into our 3D system Clo
Partner closely with sourcing team to ensure product is meeting cost targets
Monitor and manage product development timeline to ensure department goals are met
You will own the fit process. Oversee fit and construction meetings with product team
Manage commercialization process: fitting schedules, review prototypes for workmanship, construction, fit, and production feasibility and communicate with factories.
Collaborate with Design in initial stages of tech pack development; Ensure BOM, specs, measurements, and construction details are accurately maintained and communicated from first proto to production
Mentor and clearly communicate processes, procedures, and technical skills with Junior Tech Designers
Build new product specifications including full graded measurements and detailed technical sketches including full construction ISO callouts
Recommend construction techniques that meet Design expectations and engineer the product to pre-determined gross margin targets, FOB including pre-cost estimates, first costs through to final cost.
Create, manipulate, and modify technical drawings using Clo
Ensure team is taking detailed notes and photos during fittings; ability to articulate the fit issues to various stakeholders and present solution
Correct factory patterns and apply grade rules as necessary
Able to conduct after hours skype meetings with factories
Performs these and other duties as assigned
ABOUT YOU:
Bachelor’s degree in apparel or related experience
Experience in 3D Software
7-10 years of garment industry experience, outdoor apparel experience a plus
Detail oriented with outstanding follow-through
Demonstrate a solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development lifecycle
Self-motivated and has the ability to work in a fast-paced, result-oriented team environment
Ability to roll up your sleeves and step in when needed
Maintain current passport
Willing to travel internationally/domestically up to 30%
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (sketching), MS Office, Word, Excel, and PLM system
Ability to apply technical knowledge to various apparel categories and sizes
Exceptional written, oral and face-to-face communication skills
Deadline driven and extremely detail oriented
ABOUT THE JOB:
Ability to drive and manage multiple projects from conception through design, development and start of production ensuring brand quality standards and design intent are
Merge all technical design processes into our 3D system Clo
Partner closely with sourcing team to ensure product is meeting cost targets
Monitor and manage product development timeline to ensure department goals are met
You will own the fit process. Oversee fit and construction meetings with product team
Manage commercialization process: fitting schedules, review prototypes for workmanship, construction, fit, and production feasibility and communicate with factories.
Collaborate with Design in initial stages of tech pack development; Ensure BOM, specs, measurements, and construction details are accurately maintained and communicated from first proto to production
Mentor and clearly communicate processes, procedures, and technical skills with Junior Tech Designers
Build new product specifications including full graded measurements and detailed technical sketches including full construction ISO callouts
Recommend construction techniques that meet Design expectations and engineer the product to pre-determined gross margin targets, FOB including pre-cost estimates, first costs through to final cost.
Create, manipulate, and modify technical drawings using Clo
Ensure team is taking detailed notes and photos during fittings; ability to articulate the fit issues to various stakeholders and present solution
Correct factory patterns and apply grade rules as necessary
Able to conduct after hours skype meetings with factories
Performs these and other duties as assigned
ABOUT YOU:
Bachelor’s degree in apparel or related experience
Experience in 3D Software
7-10 years of garment industry experience, outdoor apparel experience a plus
Detail oriented with outstanding follow-through
Demonstrate a solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development lifecycle
Self-motivated and has the ability to work in a fast-paced, result-oriented team environment
Ability to roll up your sleeves and step in when needed
Maintain current passport
Willing to travel internationally/domestically up to 30%
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (sketching), MS Office, Word, Excel, and PLM system
Ability to apply technical knowledge to various apparel categories and sizes
Exceptional written, oral and face-to-face communication skills
Deadline driven and extremely detail oriented