Technical Design Manager

OOBE Apparel Design Group, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Life and disability coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

OOBE Apparel Design Group, Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking a Technical Design Manager to oversee the technical product development process from concept through approval. You will be responsible for maintaining tech packs, conducting fit sessions, and ensuring brand consistency and quality.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, a strong background in fashion and technical design, and over 15 years of relevant experience. Excellent leadership skills and proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator are also required, along with a deep understanding of garment construction.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in fashion and technical design is required.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and pattern making is necessary.
• Proven skills in leadership and team development are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical product development from concept to approval.
• Create and maintain tech packs for products.
• Lead a team of Technical Designers, providing direction and performance management.
• Conduct fit sessions and communicate adjustments to overseas offices.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Flat pattern or CAD pattern making

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PLM

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Our Purpose

We champion and empower workers who make our world work better

What You Will Do as a Technical Design Manager

The Technical Design Manager oversees technical product development from concept through approval, including tech pack creation, design development, product approval, sample library organization, and trend forecasting to ensure brand consistency, product quality, and market relevance.

Techpack and Final Product Approval

• Create, maintain and update tech packs including technical sketches, grade rules and sewing construction detail.
• Utilize PLM or Excel to create tech packs.
• Conduct fit sessions and communicate fit, construction, and trim detail changes to overseas offices and clients.
• Collaborate with design to ensure fabrications, trims, labeling, and packaging are appropriate for specified designs.
• Address and resolve quality control and quality assurance issues.

Fit Samples and Fit Processes

• Maintain approved products and archive samples as required.
• Establish quality standards for all designs.

Design, Development and Trend Forecasting

• Coordinate with Design Team to research market trends, innovations in fabric technology, styling, and construction methods to ensure program is aligned with set market objectives.
• Monitor wear tests and focus groups and provide insight as to how results may affect product specifications and future line development.

Operational Ownership & Program Support

• Drive technical design strategy aligned with brand standards, client requirements, and business objectives.
• Establish and continuously improve technical design process, SOPs, and best practices across product categories.
• Lead vendor and factory technical alignment, ensuring clear standards for fit, construction, and quality expectations.
• Support client presentations and program onboarding by providing technical expertise on fit, construction, and product feasibility.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Champion PLM utilization, process, and data integrity across technical design workflows.
• Analyze fit, wear test, and quality data to drive continuous product improvements.

Technical Design Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Technical Designers, providing clear direction, feedback, and performance management.
• Establish team priorities, allocate workload, and ensure deadlines are met across programs.
• Provide coaching on fit, construction, and technical problem‑solving to elevate team capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions‑oriented team environment aligned with OOBE values.

Skills for Success

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 15+ years of experience in fashion and technical design.
• Garment construction knowledge.
• Knowledge of flat pattern or CAD pattern making.
• Trained eye for proportion, balance, and aesthetic detail.
• Communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Effective public speaking, phone/email communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize activities and multi‑task in a fast‑paced office environment.
• Proactive in problem solving and resolution orientation.
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Ability to self‑manage/work independently.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Outlook, Excel, Word, PLM.
• Understand OOBE Purpose & Values and willingness to be accountable to them.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Other benefits available.