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Apparel Technical Design Manager

La Jolla Group 🇺🇸 Irvine, California, United States

Full-time Manager

Manage the Technical Design team's workflow and deadlines while overseeing product categories from initial development to pre-production approval. Establish fit and construction standards, maintain size charts, and partner with suppliers to ensure quality and brand consistency.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Technical Design team's workflow and deadlines while overseeing product categories from initial development to pre-production approval. Establish fit and construction standards, maintain size charts, and partner with suppliers to ensure quality and brand consistency.

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Technical Apparel Design or equivalent and 7-10 years of experience in Technical Design. Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with PLM or patternmaking software like Tukatech is expected.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • HSA
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Holidays
  • Employee Discounts
  • Early-release Fridays

Key Skills

Technical apparel design Fit standards development Construction standards Size chart maintenance Supplier collaboration Quality assurance Brand consistency Patternmaking software (Tukatech) PLM systems Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office Project management Workflow coordination Cross‑functional communication Problem solving Leadership

About La Jolla Group

Since 1993, La Jolla Group has been the end to end operational solution for aspirational youth lifestyle brands. With prominent brands such as O’Neill, Sol Angeles, Voyager, Mountain Khakis, PSD and Hang Ten - La Jolla Group has proved to be a builder of great brands, a creator of innovative products, and a master of operational excellence. La Jolla Group’s robust offering of guidance, services, and infrastructure are a proven catalyst in bringing brands to the next level. These operational efficiencies allow for cutting edge big data and effective supply chain management. The back office framework is shared across all brands, so they can focus on their individual core competencies and maintain their own unique creative vision. Career Opportunities: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/LAJ1000LAJ/JobBoard/beb7c16f-0595-4b9c-88b0-205b5f4917aa

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