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Technical Design Manager

Garan, Incorporated 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States

Full-time Manager

The Technical Design Manager will lead a team of designers to oversee the development of children's apparel, ensuring fit, construction, and technical standards are met. They will manage cross-functional workflows, prioritize seasonal workloads, and partner with global factories to maintain production timelines.

Responsibilities

  • The Technical Design Manager will lead a team of designers to oversee the development of children's apparel, ensuring fit, construction, and technical standards are met. They will manage cross-functional workflows, prioritize seasonal workloads, and partner with global factories to maintain production timelines.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have at least 7 years of progressive technical design experience in the apparel industry with strong knowledge of garment construction and fit. Proficiency in PLM systems and experience managing high-volume product workloads across multiple calendars are required.

Key Skills

Technical design Garment construction Fit evaluation PLM systems High‑volume product workflow management Seasonal calendar coordination Cross‑functional team leadership Factory partnership management Quality assurance Apparel manufacturing processes Team mentorship Process optimization Supply chain coordination Technical standards compliance Project prioritization Communication with global suppliers Leadership Problem solving Stakeholder collaboration Data‑driven decision making

About Garan, Incorporated

Founded in 1941, Garan Incorporated is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of apparel. Originally a publicly traded company on the American Stock Exchange (1961–2002), Garan became a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway in 2002. The company is headquartered in New York City and operates on a global scale with extensive manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution capabilities with offices in the United States, Central America, and Asia. Garan is known for its strong values, focus on quality, and commitment to delivering high‑value, affordable apparel for families. The company produces more than 300 million garments annually and employs over 3,000 people worldwide. Its legacy includes the launch of Garanimals® in 1972—one of the most iconic and enduring children’s mix‑and‑match apparel brands in the U.S. Today, Garan continues to lead in children’s apparel through a diverse brand portfolio—including Garanimals®, 365 Kids®, Easy‑Peasy®, Bliss®, ColorMix® by Garanimals —s

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