Technical Design Manager

LULUS FASHION LOUNGE LLC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$110,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Design Manager will lead and inspire the Lulus Apparel Technical Design team to develop customer-right merchandise across all apparel categories, price points, and size extensions. They will oversee and set technical standards for all apparel lines to achieve desired results with consideration for the integrity of design, fit, fabric, trims, construction, grading, costs, and timelines. They identify improvement opportunities and implement efficiencies within our technical design and product creation lifecycle, create and implement tools, processes, and resource allocation to execute on Lulus' apparel vision, and hold internal and external partners accountable for excellence across all fit and quality success metrics.

Requirements

10+ years experience in the technical design of apparel or relevant training
2+ years of leadership experience in a product design/development team
Extreme attention to detail and accuracy, as well as the ability to prioritize and make quick decisions
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team-oriented; highly detail oriented and meticulous
Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Honest and trustworthy with the highest integrity
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, balance creativity with technical and analytical capability
Knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, colorways, sewing techniques, fabrication, and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical skills
Familiarity with analyzing customer review and returns data and integrating solutions into standards
Motivated by continuous improvement, change, and creating opportunities and exemplifies Lulu’s core values

Responsibilities

Oversee and set technical standards for all apparel lines to achieve the desired result with consideration for the integrity of design, fit, fabric, trims, construction, grading, costs, and timelines.
Maintains and/or adjusts Lulus' brand fit standards as needed
Ensure standards are accurately presented and effectively communicated
Lead and organize fit sessions and ensures that fit intent and balance are effectively communicated to the vendor base
Schedule and coordinate fit schedule for team and third-party fit model resources, ensuring budget is correctly maintained
Collaborate with Product Development team to understand calendar and deadlines
Meet consistently with Product Development and Production teams to review Technical Design team workflow.
Partner with teams to re-prioritize current and future workload based on shifting priorities and bandwidth.
Leverage customer feedback & technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues that are unique and may require a novel approach
Identify potential fit, construction, cost, and quality concerns and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity
Deliver high-quality product in fit, styling, detail, and functionality that enables Lulus to achieve its financial goals
Manage and track competing seasonal deliverables and ensure team is appropriately equipped to support
Review style grading and ensure fit consistency across all Lulus apparel lines
Build new processes and tools to improve tech design workflow. Drive process changes to increase efficiency
Lead and develop talent on the Technical Design team and foster their commitment to delivering an exceptional product
Maintain professional and timely email correspondence internally, as well as with domestic & overseas vendors
Contribute to building a team environment by providing leadership and technical expertise to Technical Designers ensuring department goals are met
Establish performance objectives, appraise and reward performance, coach and develop employees through assignments, training, and regular feedback
Resolve personnel problems by following company policies, procedures, and practices
Review and update job descriptions, department structure, staffing levels, and all relative records
Take all necessary measures to create and maintain a positive, productive, and safe work environment
Prepare and manage the assigned budget