Peter Millar

Apparel

TechnicalDesignManager

$115–175k ~AI est. Raleigh, North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Apparel
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

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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