Manager, Technical Design

Kontoor Brands • Greensboro, NC

230d

About The Position

This Manager position is responsible for our Kontoor Brands' complete technical development of pattern-making and technical specifications from the onset of each seasonal development to finalization of sampling development. This role supervises and delivers on-time to functional task timelines in accordance with brands' strategic Go-to-Market milestones and Supply Chain lead-times. Technical packages are built to meet or exceed pre-determined gross margin and price targets. This manager owns the communication and process of all product specifications details to strictly meet the quality standards established in pattern, technical construction and approved materials. This Technical Design manager supervises own team & collaborates with cross-functional areas on all major finalization activities of pattern and all technical specifications into existing systems and tools for a complete and on-time pass-off to production partners.

Requirements

• 10+ years of apparel manufacturing experience with extensive knowledge in pattern, technical product development processes and systems.
• In-depth technical knowledge in E2E product manufacturing processes.
• Preferred experience in Jeanswear Bottoms or Tops product.
• Ability to manage a large team.
• Project Management skills a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the activities of assigned Technical Design team members to provide technical expertise on product development in the areas of new fit block development, pre-production pattern finalization, technical construction specification and materials confirmation to ensure all pre-production specifications are completed accurately and within specified timelines.
• Coordinates closely in tandem with Product Development team to ensure a complete, on-time pass off to Production Technical Design team to enable next stage of production-ready packages to Field manufacturing, overseas offices and vendor suppliers.
• Communicate and manage Design/Merchandising product changes to Production Technical Design and/or Manufacturing in timely to ensure accurate execution in bulk production.
• Establishes new fit blocks and maintain core fit library, 3D pattern design asset management and technical construction manuals.
• Assists to create standard operating procedures related to materials management (Bills of Materials), Labelling & Packaging manuals and Folding guides.
• Serves as a problem-solving technical expert resource in product development to proactively resolve pattern, construction, quality, finishing, findings, and systems issues in pre-production stage.
• Actively pursues efficiency in system management and identify/deploy best practices within own unit and cross-functionally.
• Responsible for the training and development of all direct reports.
• Conducts performance review & appraisals of all direct reports to achieve set goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle.
• Competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility.
• Resources to support physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing.
• Discounts on apparel.
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees who are new parents.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Apparel Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree