Peter Millar
Apparel
TechnicalDesignManager
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“Technical Design Manager at Peter Millar. Skills: Technical design, Patternmaking, Fit approval, Garment construction. Drive fit approval process. Collaborate with Product Development”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve customer satisfaction
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5-7 years technical design experience, Understanding of fit, patternmaking, Knowledge of grading principles, Command of garment construction, High skill level with PLM, Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Suite required, Accurate color vision
Nice to Have
3D experience a plus, PLM systems experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Drive fit approval process
Collaborate with Product Development
Establish core fit blocks
Maintain core fit blocks
Establish graded specs
Maintain graded specs
Resolve technical challenges
Apply pattern theory principles
Ensure accurate garment fit
Ensure accurate grading
Ensure proportional balance
Make recommendations for adjustments
Improve production efficiency
Collaborate with vendors
Clarify pattern adjustments
Resolve fit challenges
Maintain consistency across production
Ensure consistency in fit
Develop fit standards
Enforce fit standards
Develop size specifications
Enforce size specifications
Maintain consistency in pattern standards
Ensure alignment with brand fit guidelines
Provide expert guidance
Implement best practices for spec development
Implement best practices for fit approval
Analyze fit-related feedback
Improve customer satisfaction
Manage competitor product comparisons
Manage internal product comparisons
Maintain seasonal body metrics
Maintain seasonal style metrics
Maintain seasonal standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Overseas partners
Full Job Description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! _We 're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._ Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories. We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry. _The Technical Design Manager is responsible for working closely with the Development team to ensure apparel products meet the highest standards of fit, construction, and quality. This role focuses on perfecting specifications, measurements, and fit consistency across categories, driving excellence from initial concept through production._ **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** : * Drive the fit approval process from design inception through bulk production. * Collaborate with Product Development to establish and maintain core fit blocks, graded specs, and work closely to resolve technical challenges while maintaining strict timelines. * Apply advanced pattern theory principles to ensure accurate garment fit, grading, and proportional balance across all sizes. * Review and analyze 2D patterns for technical accuracy, making recommendations for adjustments to improve fit and production efficiency. * Collaborate closely with vendors to clarify pattern adjustments, resolve fit challenges, and maintain consistency across production. * Ensure consistency in fit across all product categories by developing and enforcing fit standards and size specifications. * Maintain consistency in pattern standards across product categories, ensuring alignment with brand fit
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