Fabletics
apparel
Manager,TechnicalDesign
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“Manager, Technical Design at Fabletics. Skills: Technical Design Management, Team Leadership, Apparel Development, Fit and Quality Standards. Manage all aspects of Technical Design related functions from initial Tech Pack creation to production. Facilitate the development of apparel styles from design concept and first prototype to a final, production-ready sample”
Industry & Context.
Strategic and solution driven with topline and end goals in mind
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of previous experience Technical Design for Women’s apparel, Prior experience leading and mentoring teams, Solid understanding of the marketplace, aspirational and competitive set, Ability to create technical drawings and renderings, Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment under pressure, foundational AI literacy, including experience using generative AI tools
Nice to Have
Lounge/lifestyle categories a plus, Proven track record of growing businesses, identifying trends and delivering results, Excellent eye for fit, construction and detail, proactive mindset to experiment with new technologies to drive productivity and innovation
What You'll Do.
Manage all aspects of Technical Design related functions from initial Tech Pack creation to production
Facilitate the development of apparel styles from design concept and first prototype to a final
production-ready sample
Sit in on all fittings and participate in creating optimal ways to construct garments
Create brand right sizes and fits
Establish block patterns and product standards
Develop a team of technical design experts
Manage all tech design related functions from creating effective processes and product standards to successfully drive brand initiatives
develop and mentor a team of technical designers
Attend fittings to develop and establish Regular and Plus size apparel
Establish fit and quality standards by developing technical specifications including measurement specs
construction details and on-body standards
Assemble tech packs with construction detail sketches
how to measure guides and packaging details
Analyze garments to determine compliance of comments
Build and maintain technical design data libraries in Centric PLM
Create fit blocks and product standards
Partner closely with Design to establish design and fit intent
Collaborate with vendors
Production and Product Development to meet all calendar deadlines
Build and maintain relationships with international and domestic vendors
Monitor workflow of all vendors
internal team members
and sample room to meet standards and guidelines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Design to establish design and fit intent; Collaborate with vendors, Production and Product Development to meet all calendar deadlines; Build and maintain relationships with international and domestic vendors
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentation
Full Job Description
## Job Description **Fabletics** is currently looking for a **Manager, Technical Design.** **How Do You Fit In?** As the **Manager, Technical Design (Women’s),** you will manage all aspects of Technical Design related functions from initial Tech Pack creation to production, facilitating the development of apparel styles from design concept and first prototype to a final, production-ready sample. The **Manager, Technical Design,** will sit in on all fittings and participate in creating optimal ways to construct garments, create brand right sizes and fits, establish block patterns and product standards, and develop a team of technical design experts. You will be joining an extremely fast-paced team of creative and energetic individuals working towards significant expansion into various apparel categories. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with an entrepreneurial mind who is passionate about fashion and fit and understands the brand aesthetic and price point of our brands. This position will report to the**Director, Technical Design – Women’s.** **What You Will Do:** * Manage all tech design related functions from creating effective processes and product standards to successfully drive brand initiatives. * Lead, develop and mentor a team of technical designers. * Attend fittings to develop and establish Regular and Plus size apparel. * Establish fit and quality standards by developing technical specifications including measurement specs, grading, construction details and on-body standards. * Assemble tech packs with construction detail sketches, specs, how to measure guides and packaging details. * Analyze garments to determine compliance of comments, specs, constructions, and sketches. * Build and maintain technical design data libraries in Centric PLM. * Create fit blocks and product standards. * Partner closely with Design to establish design and fit intent. * Collaborate with vendors, Production and Product Development to meet all calendar deadli
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