Technical Design Manager

Job Description

Fashion Nova is seeking a Technical Design Manager to lead a team of designers and partner with production. The Technical Design Manager will ensure that all products are consistent with brand standards and seasonal design concepts. This role requires advanced skills in garment grading, specifications, fit and construction, fabrics, sewing operations, and pattern making.Fashion Nova is world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide.Responsibilities:

• Allocate and Assembly of tech packs from development stages through production
• Facilitate sampling process of apparel styles from design concept
• Manage preparation of matrices for handover to production
• Lead the creation of block pattern library to maintain fit consistency within product categories
• Act as point of contact for vendors, cascading calendar deadlines and expectations
• Oversee team of technical designers and quality control team to ensure they are supported in their roles
• Oversee and manage team’s fittings, ensuring on time communication with vendors

Requirements:

• Seven plus years in the apparel industry as a Technical Designer managing a team
• Understanding in apparel design, garment measuring, garment construction, development process (INCEPTION THROUGH PRODUCTION), and quality control|assurance
• Proficient knowledge and skill in fit, pattern making, grading, production friendly construction methods, and technical drawing
• Experience in grading and ability to understand grade rules on women, plus, and men’s categories
• Knowledge in leading live fittings and evaluating the overall fit - Ability to make accurate fit corrections to achieve the desired style
• Elevated computer skills, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and G-Suite

Fashion Nova offers:

• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
• Attractive employee discounts!