Manager, Technical Design – Product Integrity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Guatemala.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete fit, construction, grading, and product quality results.

• Recognize and address risks throughout the development, sampling, and bulk production phases.

• Offer technical guidance on garment construction, pattern-making, and fit to vendors and internal teams.

• Promote vendor capability enhancement in both Technical Design and Product Integrity.

• Oversee vendor onboarding, training, and initiatives aimed at performance improvement.

• Ensure compliance with corporate standards, product specifications, and regulatory guidelines.

• Manage product testing, RSL compliance, and performance of third-party labs.

• Set parameters for bulk production and establish quality benchmarks.

• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans for quality and fit challenges.

• Collaborate with QA, Product Development, and Vendor teams to foster continuous improvement.

• Assist in seasonal development reviews to proactively spot potential risks.

• Evaluate performance metrics (fit approvals, testing outcomes, defects) and advocate for enhancements.

• Lead and nurture technical teams and vendor technicians.

• Work with global teams to ensure alignment of SOPs and initiate new projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile, Fashion, or a related discipline, with 8–12 years of relevant experience.

• Extensive expertise in garment construction, fitting, pattern making, and grading.

• Comprehensive understanding of product testing, quality systems, and regulatory compliance (US/EU/China).

• Demonstrated experience in managing vendors and enhancing their capabilities.

• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Proven abilities in risk management and problem resolution.

• Effective collaboration and stakeholder management within a matrix organization.

• Excellent communication abilities with global teams and vendors.

• Experience in leading and developing teams.

• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with 2D/3D systems is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible work arrangements.