Director, Technical Design

In this role, you will be accountable for managing a team and maintaining and executing design aesthetics through consistent fit and construction, that aligns to our customers' needs. You will be a strong collaborator and influencer with cross functional partners and vendors and be able to translate design concepts into specifications for costing and first prototypes, by leveraging fit camps and maintaining overall customer fit consistency. You will be responsible for providing direction to global sourcing teams to expand vendor capabilities and troubleshoot fit issues, as needed.

• Establish and align Design Aesthetic requirements for Fit Intent and Fit Lock
• Patternmaking, product and construction standards development
• Fit empowerment through accountability and execution
• Project Management, Fit Intent Metrics, Brand Filter execution
• Effective Technical Design process engineering for bulk manufacturing
• Innovation and technology integration
• Vendor coaching and upskilling for Vendor Empowerment

• Growth Mindset
• A people-leader who can tap into the power of coaching. Ability to achieve more with less and connect effectively with direct reports
• Cultivate trust amongst team and cross functional partners, gain buy-in from others, build real influence, control the narrative, and elevate your leadership
• Clear communicator, resilient, empower others to excel
• Provide feedback for performance improvements, drive performance and hold team accountable to meet goals