Technical Manager - Fitting
THE ROLE
Reporting to Head of Technical, leading the APAC TD team, working along with the product development to implement the brand's development strategies for Asia markets.
Job Responsibilities:
- Overseeing all technical aspects of fitting processes to ensure high-quality standards.
- Collaborating with design and production teams to achieve precise fittings.
- Identifying and solving technical challenges in the fitting process.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and trends.
- Communicate with offshore vendors on all technical issues and a stronger understanding of fit and aesthetic
- Manage day-to-day operations, overseeing the APAC TD team and monitoring product development timeline to ensure quality standards are met
- Managing product documentation, including technical specifications, vendor manuals and other system training materials.
- Ability to dynamically deliver product presentations related to fit and construction
- Conducts fit sessions on live models, including size sets, and is responsible for developing and training junior technical designers on fit competencies and protocols.
- Directly responsible for creating 2D/3D pattern blocks with advanced understanding of grade rules and size scale manipulation to achieve best fit/visual across a size range
- Responsible for adherence to global fit standards fit integrity and compliance across all categories
- Ensures compliance to seasonal fit direction and ensures adherence to global fit standards
- Consistently reviews specifications and grade to ensure relevance in the market
- Independently communicates with vendors to problem solve all issues related to garment engineering
Job Requirements:
- Must have leadership experience, including managerial experience
- Solid in creating tech packs, proficient in Adobe Illustrator, a PLM system and related software
- At least 8-10 years of experience in technical design or product development
- Advanced 2D patternmaking skills, 3D pattern experience is highly desired
- Advanced experience fitting on live models and virtual models including size sets
- Familiar with Asian fit is preferred
- Excellent communication in English is a must
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