VF-posted 3 months ago
$96,768 - $120,960/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Denver, CO
Apparel Manufacturing

A Day in the life of a Manager, Design Operations at TNF looks a little like this: Reporting directly to the Chief Design & Creative Direction Officer, this leader drives the overall design strategy to deliver products that define each style's aesthetic and attitude. The role is critical in creative milestone and event planning, space ideation and execution, calendar optimization, budget management, resource allocation, and elevating taste and professionalism across the team. This position bridges the gap between creative vision and operational excellence, ensuring design processes are efficient, collaborative, strategically aligned, and beautifully executed.

  • Visualize, plan, and deliver best-in-class creative milestones within the Design & Innovation team and cross-functionally.
  • Manage day-to-day studio operations, optimizing workflows and enhancing productivity.
  • Identify and implement best practices for design processes, including managing seasonal design reviews.
  • Act as a change agent for how we work and the tools we use.
  • Allocate resources effectively, including budgets, timelines, and leadership reviews.
  • Serve as a liaison between design, marketing, and merchandising.
  • Monitor progress of key initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met and final outputs align with brand standards.
  • Manage across multiple seasons and creation tracks, simplifying workflows to enable creative exploration.
  • Support across Footwear, Equipment, Accessories, Apparel, and Creative Direction.
  • 7+ years of experience in apparel, sporting goods, or outdoor industry operations.
  • Proven track record of professional achievements.
  • Ability to streamline and elevate design workflows.
  • Skilled in managing resources, timelines, and competing priorities.
  • Commitment to high standards across design outputs.
  • Formal education in a related field.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to lead change and drive process improvement.
  • Event management expertise in planning and executing large events.
  • Annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
  • General overview of each benefit program offered, including medical plan rates.
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