Lead Technical Designer - Bags, Global Accessories

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Pahokee (FL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking a Bags Product Creation lead to drive complex bag styles from concept to commercialisation. You will develop technical packages, oversee material definitions, and lead prototypes with cross-functional partners across Design, Product Management, Materials, and manufacturing.

The role requires 5+ years in bag creation, strong pattern engineering skills, and proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop, plus travel about 10% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical design, product design, industrial design, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of bags product creation experience incl. bag pattern engineering, sewn soft-goods construction, materials or technical design.
• Advanced knowledge of bag development from concept through production including patterns, measurements, sewing, edge finishing, textiles, zippers, cost and manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; bag pattern or 3D soft-goods design platforms.

Responsabilités

• Own complex bag styles from concept through commercialisation with technical precision.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and coordinate with Design, Product Management, Materials and factory partners.
• Create and maintain two-dimensional and three-dimensional technical packages using CLO and Illustrator.
• Define materials, BOMs, patterns, panel architecture, seams, lining and hardware.
• Lead prototype reviews with multiple teams and translate feedback into actionable tasks.
• Identify risks early; propose alternatives and communicate trade-offs to teammates and leadership.

Connaissances

Bag development

Pattern engineering

Soft-goods construction

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel 10%

Formation

Bachelor's degree in technical design

Outils

CLO

Optitex

Browzwear

VStitcher

Description du poste

About the Role

The Bags Product Creation team brings innovative carry solutions to life for athletes and consumers, translating design intent into manufacturable products through expertise in bag pattern engineering, materials, construction, fit, function, durability and quality across the full product creation process. This role partners closely with Bags Design, Product Management, Product Development, Materials, Colour, Product Integrity, Testing, the Product Creation Centre and factory teams, as well as pattern, costing, sourcing and manufacturing partners, to align design intent, technical feasibility, quality, cost and delivery. The role owns complex bag styles from concept through commercialisation, using technical expertise and digital tools to turn design intent into high-quality, buy-ready product. It connects teams, clarifies decisions, addresses risks and moves work forward with precision, speed and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Own complex bag styles from concept through commercialisation, using technical expertise and digital tools to turn design intent into high-quality, buy-ready product.
• Connect teams, clarify decisions, address risks and move work forward with precision, speed and accountability.
• Create and maintain two-dimensional and three-dimensional technical packages using tools such as CLO and Adobe Illustrator.
• Define materials, bills of materials, measurements, patterns, panel architecture, seams, edge finishes, reinforcement, lining, pocket organisation, webbing, zippers, hardware, moulded components, branding and graphic placement.
• Lead digital and physical prototype reviews with Design, Product Management, Materials, Product Development, Product Integrity, Testing, the Product Creation Centre and factory partners.
• Request and track prototypes, consolidate cross-functional feedback and translate decisions into clear actions that support quality, cost, manufacturability and calendar goals.
• Evaluate fit, form, function, architecture and ergonomics on body, then initiate and assess durability, performance and Product Integrity testing.
• Identify technical and manufacturing risks early, recommend sound alternatives, resolve construction challenges and communicate trade-offs and progress to teammates and leadership.
• Partner directly with factories, suppliers, vendors, pattern makers, sourcing and costing teams to improve efficiency, consistency, quality, manufacturability and cost.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical design, product design, industrial design, engineering or a related field; any suitable combination of education, experience and training will be accepted.
• Minimum of 5 years of bags product creation experience, including bag pattern engineering, sewn soft-goods construction, materials or technical design.
• Advanced knowledge of bag development from concept through production, including patterns, measurements, sewing, seams, reinforcement, lining, edge finishing, textiles, webbing, zippers, buckles, moulded components, graphics, costing, quality and manufacturing.
• Proven proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, plus bag pattern or three-dimensional soft-goods design platforms.
• Proven ability to lead through professional collaboration and influence across functional teams to bring design intent to life, mentor teammates, manage multiple complex projects, solve technical problems, communicate effectively and travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally.
• Deep expertise in bag construction, pattern engineering, materials, hardware, ergonomics, fit and manufacturing across backpacks, duffels, totes, crossbody bags and other performance carry products.
• Understanding of the complete product creation process and ability to protect design intent while navigating cost, quality, manufacturability and calendar demands.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to communicate risks, trade-offs and solutions with clarity.
• Influential cross-functional leadership, active listening, trust-building, openness to different perspectives and ability to create alignment in a fast-moving environment.
• Curiosity, optimism, accountability and a commitment to growth.
• Technical authority with ability to mentor others and stay ahead of emerging carry systems, digital tools, materials, hardware, construction methods and manufacturing technologies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CLO is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Optitex, Browzwear, VStitcher or comparable tools is valued.

The Application Process

Accommodations are available to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning and other reasonable modifications as needed.