Senior Technical Design Manager, Pattern & Specs

Kontoor Brands, Inc.; Revolution (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

discounts on our apparel

four weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Fridays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. is seeking a Technical Design Manager to lead the complete technical development of pattern-making and specs from initial concept through sampling.

You will supervise a team and coordinate with Product Development, Production partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, quality-driven deliverables. The role demands 10+ years in apparel manufacturing with deep knowledge of pattern and technical construction, proficiency in Accumark, 3D design, Illustrator and SAP,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of apparel manufacturing experience with expertise in pattern and technical development.
• Experience in Jeanswear Bottoms or Tops is a plus.
• Ability to manage a large team and meet Go-to-Market milestones.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees Technical Design team members on new fit blocks, pre-production pattern finalization, and materials confirmation.
• Coordinate with Product Development and Production teams to ensure on-time pass-off to production partners.
• Communicate design and merchandising changes to Production Technical Design and Manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain fit library, 3D pattern assets, and technical construction manuals.

Skills

Leadership

Pattern development

Technical construction

Project management

AccuMark

3D pattern

Illustrator

MS Office (SharePoint, Teams, Excel)

SAP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Tools

Accumark

3D

Illustrator

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Kontoor Brands, Inc. is seeking a Technical Design Manager to lead the complete technical development of pattern-making and specs from initial concept through sampling.

You will supervise a team and coordinate with Product Development, Production partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, quality-driven deliverables. The role demands 10+ years in apparel manufacturing with deep knowledge of pattern and technical construction, proficiency in Accumark, 3D design, Illustrator and SAP,