Senior Manager, Technical Product Design

Universal Music•New York, NY

8d•$79,190 - $172,851

About The Position

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. Famehouse, a division of UMG, is the preeminent leader in D2C solutions in music, defining & delivering the industry’s best-in-class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly, Famehouse powers D2C for UMG’s labels, artists, and Bravado, along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaboration—both within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of D2C & merchandise for artists, providing a full-service solution to grow an artist’s owned business including strategy, creative, storefront merchandising, fulfillment, customer service, technology, and more. How we LEAD: The Senior Manager, Technical Product Design will be an essential part of the UMG team, helping to drive execution of merchandise needs for Artist specific E-commerce Campaigns as well as Live Events, popups and Tours. This position will report directly to the VP of Product Development, This is a fast paced, high-volume position that requires experience for many different product categories, including Apparel, Hardline and Softline Accessories. The Tech Pack Designer bridges the gap between the Creative Director and the PD team to ensure the garments meet quality, fit, construction standards. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in garment construction, fabric, tech pack creation as well as an understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle

Requirements

5 years of experience of creative/design experience
Diverse market segment background (men’s, juniors, and children's wear, accessories)
Bachelor’s Degree – Fashion Design, Textile Design or related field is typically preferred
Deep Understanding of garment construction and fabric properties is critical
Detail oriented with strong follow through skills
Strong Skills in design software’s such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM and CAD programs are essential.
Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Strong organization skills are needed to manage complex tech packs and production timelines
Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships
Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands, the ability to change direction quickly is critical
Previous experience in apparel design and tech pack creation is highly values
Extensive factory manufacturing process experience including production timeline management, fact-based costing, and pricing.
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to manage and develop teams
Works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

Create original sketches and technical drawings for new apparel and accessory designs.
Material Selection, work alongside the Product Development lead to choose and source fabrics, colors, trims and embellishments that align with the artists brand keeping in mind pricing and quality standards.
Produce detailed technical packages and specifications for each design, ensuring designs meet production requirements
Ability to create tech packs that are not only inclusive of technical sketches but also measurement specifications, fabric details, bill of materials, colorways, and construction details
Ability to translate design ideas to detailed blueprints for manufacturers to produce a myriad of product offerings from apparel to accessories
Participate in fit sessions, providing feedback on garment construction and making necessary adjustments to ensure the fit intention is met based on reference samples and creative direction.
Work closely with cross functional teams, including Brand management, Product Development, Creative Director to ensure seamless product executions
Stay informed on new materials, emerging trends and manufacturing processes.
Work with lead Creative Director to ensure concepts and initial design drafts are executable in manufacturing.
Work with the Creative Director and PD lead to cost engineer a product to different price points by offering up solutions to materials and make to hit price points.
Manage and update all Creative tech packs from Initial creation to edits to ensure manufacturers have all comments and revisions captured in the tech pack
Manage Final Production Tech packs to ensure all creative records are accurate after final sample approval
Liaise with the Creative Director, Graphic Designers and Technical Designers and help to combine all information together before handing off to Product Development
Participate in weekly development touch bases w/ cross-functional team members
Develop and manage process workflow improvements

Benefits

Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent
Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.