Short Story
Retail
SeniorManagerofTechnicalDesign
“Senior Manager of Technical Design at Short Story. Skills: Technical Design, Product Development, Team Leadership, Fit Expertise. Lead Technical Design team. Establish processes for fit and quality”
What You'll Achieve.
Develop market-leading petite fashion; Innovate technical design and product creation processes; Set standards, refine fit and quality metrics; Build a team of sterling experts; Make workflows the most efficient; Shape product strategies; Strengthen Short Story’s foothold as market leader; Deliver products that delight clients
Industry & Context.
Strategic problem solver; Situational analysis; Scenario planning; Weighing risk/reward; AB testing; Evaluating; Taking action; Open to iteration
This role is onsite in our San Francisco Office full time, Able to travel (domestically and internationally)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years of experience in technical design and product development within Women’s apparel, 8 years of management experience, setting strategies and leading teams, Petites experience required, Expert on the product creation lifecycle, specifically in fit and patternmaking, Growth mindset, Process architect and demonstrated success leading teams through times of significant change, Strategic problem solver, Aptitude for data, metrics, reporting and analysis, Ironclad industry relationships, Clear and influential communicator with both internal & external partners, Excellent identifier and developer of talent
Nice to Have
BA or BS preferred, Passionate about developing your team’s knowledge and skillset in fit, patternmaking, quality and overall product knowledge, Never satisfied with average and are known to look for ways to improve/innovate to maximize team’s impact & effectiveness, Able to travel (domestically and internationally)
What You'll Do.
Lead Technical Design team
Establish processes for fit and quality
Educate and coach team
Evaluate and stabilize processes and tools
Drive innovation in technical design
Streamline development process
Champion product excellence in fit
Hold partners accountable for excellence
Partner with vendors for quality
Partner with product development and merchandising
Foster vendor co-creation partnerships
Introduce innovation and leverage supplier expertise
Leverage data to strengthen technical design
Prioritize talent development
Evolve team structure and partnerships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating closely with different teams and with vendors; Partner with product development and merchandising; Foster vendor co-creation partnerships; Partner with the Head of Product Development and Sourcing
Communication Scope
Clear and influential communicator
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