Senior Tech Design Manager

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Who We Are

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.

Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.

We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.
If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you!

For more information about United Legwear Apparel Co., please visit: https://www.unitedlegwear.com

About the Role
The Senior Technical Design Manager will report directly to the VP of Design. In this position, you will be responsible for reviewing all fit samples, focusing on construction details, and identifying potential fit or production issues in collaboration with the cross-functional team.

You will also oversee construction maximization by partnering with production teams and both import and domestic factories. Collaboration with Product Development on fit tracking will be essential to ensure that styles are fitted in a timely manner. Additionally, you will work closely with cross-functional partners to manage deadlines, delivery dates, costing, and margins while maintaining aesthetic expectations.

Managing priority levels for the technical design and pattern teams will be crucial, ensuring timely collaboration to execute comments effectively. You will actively represent the technical department in all calendar checkpoints and major milestone meetings. Coaching and mentoring team members, setting clear objectives, and providing ongoing performance feedback will be part of your responsibilities.

Furthermore, you will collaborate with vendors on building blocks and the standardization of fit, while partnering with the Sr. Director on ongoing process improvement and scaling efforts.

Key Responsibilities: (Including but not limited to):

Create technical specification packages that include detailed garment construction information, such as sewing details, trims, and measurements
Measure incoming garments against vendor measurements and maintain accurate measurements and specifications to ensure consistency across all product categories
Prepare and track samples for fittings and make sure approval dates are met
Attend run technical fittings by preparing samples, taking notes, and completing fit lists
Maintain tech log under the direction of the VP of Design
Maintain tech packs under the direction of the VP of Design (Men’s)
Generate detailed POM sketch, specs, and tech packs.
Communication with factories in various methods, i.e. pattern correction, digital photos, technical sketches, technical notes, and garment construction
Manage style input in web-based PLM
Collaborate with internal/external teams: daily communication with overseas partners and internal Design, Production Product Development departments
Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company's needs and operations.
Qualifications for Success:

College degree in technical design, fashion design, or equivalent experience in related area, and minimum of 8+ years of technical design experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Technical design experience with men’s line, including tops, bottoms, outerwear, and knits.
College degree in technical design, fashion design, or equivalent experience in related area, and minimum of 8+ years of technical design experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Technical design experience with men’s line, including tops, bottoms, outerwear, and knits
High creativity and artistic abilities, an eye for color, texture, and pattern, with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions.
Knowledge of fabric finishes/treatments for different fabric capabilities and functions.
Knowledge of the grade rule and sewing, and of patternmaking and draping.
Ability to lead fittings with design teams.
Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, email and internet.
Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication and collaboration with the design, sales team, and production
Excellent organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly, with strong attention to detail and follow-up.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands and working conditions of this position are representative of what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The functions of this position are typically performed in an office setting and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee may be occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision.

General Acknowledgement Employment At-Will:
Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear Apparel Company. This position description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, is not a contract and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice, by the employer. Furthermore, all employees are employed at-will with United Legwear Apparel Company and are employed for no definite period of time and employment may be terminated without cause or notice.
Salary Range: $155,000 - $180,000 Read more