Technical Design Manager

ONE Jeanswear Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ONE Jeanswear Group is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to oversee technical design execution from development through production in women’s apparel. You will lead live fittings, review specs, and ensure quality and fit across products while partnering with design, production, and overseas vendors.

The role requires 10–12+ years of technical design experience and leadership capabilities, with strong knowledge of fit, grading, construction, and PLM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, or related field preferred.
• 10–12+ years of Technical Design experience within women’s apparel.
• Prior management or team leadership experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of fit, grading, garment construction, and pattern correction.
• Proven experience leading fittings and communicating technical direction to overseas vendors.
• Strong understanding of development calendars and production timelines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with Illustrator, Excel, PLM systems; 3D CLO a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical design execution across assigned categories from development through production.
• Lead and manage live fittings, ensuring consistency in fit, construction, and garment execution.
• Review and approve specs, grading, fit comments, and technical packages prior to vendor release.
• Partner closely with Design, Production, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas vendors throughout development process.
• Troubleshoot fit, pattern, and construction issues and provide technical direction to factories.
• Manage workload distribution, workflow prioritization, and calendar adherence across the technical design team.
• Mentor and support Technical Designers and junior team members in fit execution and technical development.
• Ensure adherence to company fit standards, construction standards, and technical procedures.
• Assist leadership in evaluating staffing needs, process improvements, and departmental efficiencies.
• Support onboarding and development of new technical team members.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and support escalation resolution as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Technical design

Patternmaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design or related field

Tools

Illustrator

Excel

PLM systems

3D CLO

Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee technical design execution across assigned categories from development through production
• Lead and manage live fittings, ensuring consistency in fit, construction, and garment execution
• Review and approve specs, grading, fit comments, and technical packages prior to vendor release
• Partner closely with Design, Production, Product Development, Merchandising, and overseas vendors throughout development process
• Troubleshoot fit, pattern, and construction issues and provide technical direction to factories
• Manage workload distribution, workflow prioritization, and calendar adherence across the technical design team
• Mentor and support Technical Designers and junior team members in fit execution and technical development
• Ensure adherence to company fit standards, construction standards, and technical procedures
• Assist leadership in evaluating staffing needs, process improvements, and departmental efficiencies
• Support onboarding and development of new technical team members
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and support escalation resolution as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, or related field preferred
• 10–12+ years of Technical Design experience within women’s apparel
• Prior management or team leadership experience preferred
• Expert knowledge of fit, grading, garment construction, and pattern correction
• Proven experience leading fittings and communicating technical direction to overseas vendors
• Strong understanding of development calendars and production timelines
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Excel, PLM systems, and technical development tools preferred
• Experience with 3D CLO technical platforms a plus

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.