About this opportunity
The Kasper Group lists this Technical Design Manager, Dresses, Wholesale Apparel opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands including Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, and Kenneth Cole, delivering relevant fashion and trusted, quality products to our consumers.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Design Manager, Dresses to support leadership across the dresses division while overseeing fit execution, workflow management, and technical development processes.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Oversee technical design execution across assigned dress categories from development through production
Manage a team of 5 comprised of 1 Asst TD, 2 Assoc TD and 1 Jr TD and 1 TD.
Lead and manage live fittings, ensuring consistency in fit, construction, and garment execution
Review and approve specs, grading, fit comments, and technical packages prior to vendor release
Partner closely with Design, Production, PD, Merchandising, and overseas vendors throughout development process
Troubleshoot fit, pattern, and construction issues and provide technical direction to factories
Manage workload distribution, workflow prioritization, and calendar adherence across the technical design team
Mentor and support Technical Designers and junior team members in fit execution and technical development
Ensure adherence to company fit standards, construction standards, and technical procedures
Assist Director in evaluating staffing needs, process improvements, and departmental efficiencies
Support onboarding and development of new technical team members
Participate in seasonal development meetings and cross-functional reviews
Maintain strong vendor relationships and support escalation resolution as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Technical Design, Patternmaking, or related field preferred
10-12+ years of Technical Design experience within women's dresses
Prior management or small team leadership experience preferred
Expert knowledge of fit, grading, garment construction, and pattern correction
Strong woven dress construction and fit experience required
Proven experience leading fittings and communicating technical direction to overseas vendors
Strong understanding of development calendars and production timelines
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Proficiency in Illustrator, Excel, PLM systems, and technical development tools preferred
Experience with 3D technical platforms a plus
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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