Senior Technical Designer

Theory, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company seeks a Senior Technical Designer to enhance their Production Technical Design team. This role involves managing technical aspects of menswear, from design execution to team leadership, ensuring quality standards are met while collaborating across departments to align with manufacturing needs.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 17+ years of hands-on experience in mens technical design.
• 10+ years leading a team of 10 or more.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with shifting business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large team of pattern makers and technicians.
• Collaborate with Design on style creation and construction details.
• Track and manage workflow for product deliverables.

Skills

Technical design development

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

This range is provided by Theory. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Theory

At Theory, we create clothes that matter that empower and improve the way we live through exceptional fit, fabric, and style. In 1997, Theory was founded in New York on the simple idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing could change how we dress and live. Two decades later, we continue to perfect our offering of elevated wardrobe essentials for the ambitious, urban man and woman. From sourcing materials from the best mills in the world, to the innovation and craftsmanship at our atelier in New York's Meatpacking District, the integrity of our process is just as important as our final product.

In 2004, Theory was acquired by Fast Retailing, spurring the international expansion of the brand. Operating 440 stores worldwide, today Theory is a New York brand with a global mindset. Our customers dream big, achieve goals, and aim for perfection. So do we, and so do our clothes.

Theory is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Designer to join their Production Technical Design team.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to understand and execute company product vision, business strategy, and supply chain goals. To step outside of the immediate pattern and technical needs and lead within a greater context.
• Lead and manage a large team of pattern makers and technicians. Ability to receive everyone’s challenges and help to make the right decisions. Keep the team and process moving forward.
• Utilize communication tools to regularly inform cross functional teams and senior management of critical progress or issues.
• Have a comfort level with all mens classifications (woven, cns, tailoring, & outerwear) and product categories. Be able to speak to pattern equally as to the tech pack. Be able to lead all fittings with design and the business.
• Work closely with the supply chain team on improving, evolving, and elevating our current suppliers. Improve the garment manufacturers by guiding them with concrete examples of make as well as standardized process.
• Execute design and fit intent into sales samples while maintaining Design esthetic.
• Collaborate with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent.
• Effectively communicate fit intent, balance and construction to vendors.
• Lead fit session and take initiative as the fit expert of specific product (s).
• Open to travel to S&VD offices and /or factories to work with team members to troubleshoot, educate, and understand factory capabilities
• Track and manage workflow and workload for own product to ensure product area (s) and deliverables are maintained.
• Identify and proactively engage business partners and supervisor when issues arise with recommendations for viable options/ solutions.
• Collaborate with Design on creation of a style to establish the initial spec and construction details.
• Fosters open communication and team environment with all Business Partners
• Holds self and other accountable for work commitments and outcomes
• Participates and lead departmental and cross-functional meetings as appropriate.
• Business acumen and professionalism
• Guides team members to balance workload and manage deliverable

Qualifications:

• Strong technical design development and apparel industry background
• Minimum 17 yrs of hands-on experience in mens technical design and patternmaking
• 10+ yrs leading a professional technical design and patternmaking team of 10 or more
• Contemporary brand market experience
• Experience working for a company with significant manufacturing operations
• Exposure and working knowledge of all sewing and factory processes
• Overall prioritization and project management (from conception to completion), planning and budgeting skills
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Proven success adjusting to rapidly changing business needs; enjoy working and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, apparent in smooth communication during problem-solving, negotiations, meetings and presentation delivery
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Ability to travel both domestic and international

Salary: $110,000.00 to 120,000.00*

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Theory LLC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production and Design

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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