Apparel Design Manager

Warren Whitney•Richmond, VA

About The Position

At Thalhimer Headwear, we are a leading supplier of custom headwear for apparel brands and businesses around the world. We serve a wide range of industries including fashion, lifestyle, golf, fishing, surfing, and the outdoors. We work with each of our customers to design and produce the absolute best quality product matched with the highest level of service. Our customers are some of the most creative and exciting brands in the world, and our range of manufacturing capabilities allows them to push the boundaries and bring product to market that truly embodies who they are. We are a small team, where everyone wears many hats, and we take pride in delivering an exceptional experience to every customer we work. We embrace a workplace of autonomy, ownership, and collaboration, where we obsess over the details and go to any and all lengths to exceed our customers' expectations. We are looking for an Apparel Design Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you'll help guide products through the full development and production lifecycle-partnering with customers, coordinating with our factory teams, and making sure every detail is right from concept through final delivery. If you enjoy managing projects end-to-end, solving problems proactively, and working closely with both creative and technical partners, you'll feel right at home here.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in apparel, design, and/or product development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of problem‑solving with both internal and external partners
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with ease

Nice To Haves

Experience in the apparel or accessories industry
Experience with Adobe Illustrator (preferred) and Photoshop (a plus)

Responsibilities

Partner with customers to support product design and development, helping bring new headwear ideas to life
Prepare, update, and manage all documentation (tech packs) - including materials, specs, trims, and artwork details - needed for accurate sampling and production
Maintain clear, timely communication with customers throughout the development process, ensuring expectations are aligned and projects stay on track
Coordinate and support daily communication with our factories, troubleshooting issues and keeping production running smoothly
Maintain our internal systems and data with accuracy and consistency