Director, Technical Design

Tory Burch • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

The Director of Technical Design is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for driving fit excellence, technical accuracy, and product integrity across all categories. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising and global factories to translate creative vision into high-quality, production-ready garments while maintaining brand standards in fit, quality and timelines.

Requirements

• 12+ years in technical design and/or Patternmaking and keen experience leading teams
• Deep knowledge of patternmaking, garment construction, and apparel production processes.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve and effectively influence
• Ability to troubleshoot problems
• Understanding of production garment construction and fit
• Must be able to interpret design intent and create alternative “production friendly” solutions
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload to meet calendar goals
• Keen sense of urgency
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Excel

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Gerber and Web PDM a plus

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement fit standards to ensure consistency in sizing, grading, construction, and overall fit across all product categories
• Lead and mentor the technical design team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Drive cross-functional alignment by partnering with Design, Product Development, Production and Merchandising to support business objectives
• Proactively identify risks, resolve challenges, and remove barriers to ensure seamless execution
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive benchmarks, and emerging technologies to enhance fit and construction techniques
• Oversee the development, production, execution, and accuracy of all technical specifications and tech packs from concept through production
• Partner with Design to interpret creative vision and provide technical solutions that maintain aesthetic integrity
• Review samples at all stages, patterns, and construction to ensure alignment with design intent and brand standards
• Anticipate technical challenges and recommend alternative solutions without compromising design
• Lead and conduct fit sessions, evaluating garments for fit, proportion, and construction; provide clear direction for corrections
• Analyze and resolve fit issues through garment pinning, pattern adjustments, and technical expertise
• Ensure consistency of fit and proportion across the full size range, including oversight of grading and spec approvals
• Approve final fit and construction standards prior to production, ensuring alignment with brand expectations
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for factories, providing clear and actionable guidance on fit, construction, and specifications
• Communicate detailed fit comments and technical corrections, ensuring alignment between requested changes and final execution
• Partner with Product Development, Pattern Makers, and Sample Makers to ensure timely approvals and quality standards are met
• Work with atelier for pattern corrections as needed
• Travel as needed to work directly with vendors, factories, and offshore teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure execution

Benefits

• When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.
• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.
• We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your heath, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed