DIRECTOR TECHNICAL DESIGN

Z Supply Inc.•Costa Mesa, CA

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director Technical Design will lead the technical design team and process for all divisions from start to finish. This role will manage a team of Technical Designers who oversee all categories for all divisions. This role will also collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, Merchandising, Sales and Planning to help ensure high-quality, production-ready garments are brought to market in accordance with the seasonal calendar. The Director Technical Design will also oversee all fittings. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation and a passion for technical design. Must be a natural leader who is a “hands on” creative problem solver, detail oriented, an inventive thinker and able to juggle multiple seasons. This position will report to our Director of Merchandising.

Requirements

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in Technical Design and Pattern Making skills required
Must have excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills, with great attention to detail
Must excel at measuring garments and provide accurate comments and measurements
Requires fluent knowledge and understanding of a garment spec sheet and POM’s.
Must be a self-starter with a solution-based approach
Ability to interpret design sketches and translate them into clear technical specifications
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines
Must be able to work proficiently in PLM, CLO (or equivalent software) Google/Google Drive/Gmail, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Illustrator. Full Circle experience is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating with vendors overseas is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design team, including six direct reports, through the creation and execution of products across all divisions.
Position will manage team as well as being responsible for their own categories/styles
Manage and oversee the creation of technical packages for each style, including measurement specs, construction details, and callouts and keeping them up to date as changes occur throughout the season to help ensure high-quality, production-ready garments
Manage and oversee the fitting of all garments ensuring that the team is taking clear, detailed notes and measurements
Oversee all stages of fit comments, including communication with overseas vendors
Ensure the team is working with the designers on technical details for each style throughout the development and production process
Work with the team to manage overall workload with regards to construction, fit, approvals, timelines, etc.
Enter and maintain style information including measurement data in Full Circle.
Ensure garments align with design intent and fit standards.
Needs to be an expert in fitting and patterns to make accurate fit changes / comments to overseas vendor.
Tech Design Calendar communication and tracking